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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.05, 1,074.63 and 484.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.05, 1,074.63 and 484.11 is: 667.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.05 : 1,074.63 = 484.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.05/1,074.63 = 484.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.05x = 1,074.63 × 484.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.05x = 520,239.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,239.13/779.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.79

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