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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.12, 1,074.36 and 484.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.12, 1,074.36 and 484.33 is: 667.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.12 : 1,074.36 = 484.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.12/1,074.36 = 484.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.12x = 1,074.36 × 484.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.12x = 520,345.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,345.92/779.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.86

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