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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.44, 1,077.96 and 486.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.44, 1,077.96 and 486.96 is: 671.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.44 : 1,077.96 = 486.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.44/1,077.96 = 486.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.44x = 1,077.96 × 486.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.44x = 524,923.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,923.40/781.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.74

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