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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.84, 1,074.62 and 483.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.84, 1,074.62 and 483.93 is: 667.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.84 : 1,074.62 = 483.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.84/1,074.62 = 483.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.84x = 1,074.62 × 483.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.84x = 520,042.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,042.07/778.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.72

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