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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.08, 1,079.20 and 483.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.08, 1,079.20 and 483.19 is: 666.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.08 : 1,079.20 = 483.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.08/1,079.20 = 483.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.08x = 1,079.20 × 483.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.08x = 521,458.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,458.65/782.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.76

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