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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.02, 1,074.77 and 484.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.02, 1,074.77 and 484.18 is: 667.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.02 : 1,074.77 = 484.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.02/1,074.77 = 484.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.02x = 1,074.77 × 484.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.02x = 520,378.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,378.85/779.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.99

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