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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.37, 1,077.90 and 482.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.37, 1,077.90 and 482.70 is: 665.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.37 : 1,077.90 = 482.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.37/1,077.90 = 482.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.37x = 1,077.90 × 482.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.37x = 520,302.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,302.33/781.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.89

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