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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.63, 1,076.02 and 484.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.63, 1,076.02 and 484.85 is: 669.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.63 : 1,076.02 = 484.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.63/1,076.02 = 484.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.63x = 1,076.02 × 484.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.63x = 521,709.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,709.77/779.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.18

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