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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.16, 1,076.56 and 485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.16, 1,076.56 and 485.44 is: 669.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.16 : 1,076.56 = 485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.16/1,076.56 = 485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.16x = 1,076.56 × 485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.16x = 522,605.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,605.29/780.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.87

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