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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.79, 1,074.69 and 484.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.79, 1,074.69 and 484.05 is: 667.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.79 : 1,074.69 = 484.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.79/1,074.69 = 484.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.79x = 1,074.69 × 484.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.79x = 520,203.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,203.69/778.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.96

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