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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.04, 1,075.03 and 484.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.04, 1,075.03 and 484.30 is: 668.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.04 : 1,075.03 = 484.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.04/1,075.03 = 484.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.04x = 1,075.03 × 484.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.04x = 520,637.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,637.03/779.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.31

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