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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.31, 1,075.98 and 484.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.31, 1,075.98 and 484.71 is: 669.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.31 : 1,075.98 = 484.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.31/1,075.98 = 484.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.31x = 1,075.98 × 484.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.31x = 521,532.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,532.89/779.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.23

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