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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.16, 1,079.19 and 487.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.16, 1,079.19 and 487.32 is: 672.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.16 : 1,079.19 = 487.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.16/1,079.19 = 487.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.16x = 1,079.19 × 487.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.16x = 525,910.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,910.87/782.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.38

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