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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.82, 1,076.91 and 485.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.82, 1,076.91 and 485.22 is: 670.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.82 : 1,076.91 = 485.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.82/1,076.91 = 485.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.82x = 1,076.91 × 485.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.82x = 522,538.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,538.27/779.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.08

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