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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.80, 1,074.60 and 480.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.80, 1,074.60 and 480.24 is: 662.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.80 : 1,074.60 = 480.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.80/1,074.60 = 480.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.80x = 1,074.60 × 480.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.80x = 516,065.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,065.90/778.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.64

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