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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.35, 1,077.09 and 485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.35, 1,077.09 and 485.44 is: 670.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.35 : 1,077.09 = 485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.35/1,077.09 = 485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.35x = 1,077.09 × 485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.35x = 522,859.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,859.88/780.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.04

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