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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.07, 1,075.01 and 484.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.07, 1,075.01 and 484.23 is: 668.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.07 : 1,075.01 = 484.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.07/1,075.01 = 484.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.07x = 1,075.01 × 484.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.07x = 520,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,555.52/779.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.17

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