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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.64, 1,078.33 and 486.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.64, 1,078.33 and 486.39 is: 671.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.64 : 1,078.33 = 486.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.64/1,078.33 = 486.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.64x = 1,078.33 × 486.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.64x = 524,486.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,486.50/781.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.01

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