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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.76, 1,074.48 and 483.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.76, 1,074.48 and 483.92 is: 667.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.76 : 1,074.48 = 483.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.76/1,074.48 = 483.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.76x = 1,074.48 × 483.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.76x = 519,962.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,962.36/778.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.68

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