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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.34, 1,076.81 and 485.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.34, 1,076.81 and 485.55 is: 670.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.34 : 1,076.81 = 485.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.34/1,076.81 = 485.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.34x = 1,076.81 × 485.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.34x = 522,842.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,842.67/780.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.02

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