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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.70, 1,076.10 and 485.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.70, 1,076.10 and 485.04 is: 669.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.70 : 1,076.10 = 485.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.70/1,076.10 = 485.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.70x = 1,076.10 × 485.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.70x = 521,951.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,951.54/779.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.43

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