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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.42, 1,078.85 and 487.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.42, 1,078.85 and 487.31 is: 671.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.42 : 1,078.85 = 487.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.42/1,078.85 = 487.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.42x = 1,078.85 × 487.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.42x = 525,730.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,730.22/782.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.93

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