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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.93, 1,077.62 and 482.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.93, 1,077.62 and 482.10 is: 665.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.93 : 1,077.62 = 482.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.93/1,077.62 = 482.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.93x = 1,077.62 × 482.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.93x = 519,520.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,520.60/780.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.26

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