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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.38, 1,077.80 and 482.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.38, 1,077.80 and 482.49 is: 665.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.38 : 1,077.80 = 482.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.38/1,077.80 = 482.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.38x = 1,077.80 × 482.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.38x = 520,025.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,025.31/781.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.52

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