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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.02, 1,079.40 and 487.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.02, 1,079.40 and 487.12 is: 672.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.02 : 1,079.40 = 487.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.02/1,079.40 = 487.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.02x = 1,079.40 × 487.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.02x = 525,797.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,797.33/782.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.36

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