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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.92, 1,075.14 and 484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.92, 1,075.14 and 484.32 is: 668.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.92 : 1,075.14 = 484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.92/1,075.14 = 484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.92x = 1,075.14 × 484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.92x = 520,711.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,711.80/778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.50

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