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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.35, 1,078.01 and 482.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.35, 1,078.01 and 482.28 is: 665.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.35 : 1,078.01 = 482.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.35/1,078.01 = 482.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.35x = 1,078.01 × 482.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.35x = 519,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,900.25/781.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.39

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