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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.46, 1,079.10 and 487.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.46, 1,079.10 and 487.44 is: 672.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.46 : 1,079.10 = 487.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.46/1,079.10 = 487.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.46x = 1,079.10 × 487.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.46x = 525,996.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,996.50/782.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.23

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