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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.54, 1,079.37 and 487.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.54, 1,079.37 and 487.70 is: 672.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.54 : 1,079.37 = 487.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.54/1,079.37 = 487.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.54x = 1,079.37 × 487.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.54x = 526,408.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,408.75/782.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.69

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