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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.10, 1,078.79 and 486.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.10, 1,078.79 and 486.99 is: 671.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.10 : 1,078.79 = 486.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.10/1,078.79 = 486.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.10x = 1,078.79 × 486.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.10x = 525,357.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,357.51/782.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.73

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