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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.52, 1,076.16 and 485.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.52, 1,076.16 and 485.04 is: 669.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.52 : 1,076.16 = 485.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.52/1,076.16 = 485.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.52x = 1,076.16 × 485.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.52x = 521,980.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,980.65/779.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.62

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