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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.17, 1,076.51 and 485.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.17, 1,076.51 and 485.33 is: 669.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.17 : 1,076.51 = 485.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.17/1,076.51 = 485.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.17x = 1,076.51 × 485.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.17x = 522,462.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,462.60/780.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.68

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