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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.94, 1,074.63 and 484.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.94, 1,074.63 and 484.10 is: 667.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.94 : 1,074.63 = 484.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.94/1,074.63 = 484.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.94x = 1,074.63 × 484.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.94x = 520,228.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,228.38/778.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.87

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