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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.56, 1,079.52 and 487.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.56, 1,079.52 and 487.52 is: 672.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.56 : 1,079.52 = 487.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.56/1,079.52 = 487.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.56x = 1,079.52 × 487.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.56x = 526,287.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,287.59/782.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.52

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