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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.77, 1,074.67 and 484.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.77, 1,074.67 and 484.07 is: 667.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.77 : 1,074.67 = 484.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.77/1,074.67 = 484.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.77x = 1,074.67 × 484.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.77x = 520,208.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,208.92/778.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.99

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