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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.12, 1,077.66 and 478.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.12, 1,077.66 and 478.19 is: 659.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.12 : 1,077.66 = 478.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.12/1,077.66 = 478.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.12x = 1,077.66 × 478.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.12x = 515,320.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,320.85/781.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.72

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