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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.36, 1,078.03 and 486.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.36, 1,078.03 and 486.38 is: 671.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.36 : 1,078.03 = 486.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.36/1,078.03 = 486.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.36x = 1,078.03 × 486.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.36x = 524,332.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,332.23/781.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.05

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