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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.44, 1,079.24 and 487.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.44, 1,079.24 and 487.60 is: 672.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.44 : 1,079.24 = 487.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.44/1,079.24 = 487.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.44x = 1,079.24 × 487.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.44x = 526,237.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,237.42/782.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.56

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