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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.22, 1,076.91 and 485.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.22, 1,076.91 and 485.32 is: 669.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.22 : 1,076.91 = 485.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.22/1,076.91 = 485.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.22x = 1,076.91 × 485.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.22x = 522,645.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,645.96/780.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.87

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