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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.44, 1,077.04 and 485.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.44, 1,077.04 and 485.68 is: 670.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.44 : 1,077.04 = 485.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.44/1,077.04 = 485.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.44x = 1,077.04 × 485.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.44x = 523,096.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,096.79/780.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.26

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