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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.64, 1,080.10 and 488.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.64, 1,080.10 and 488.02 is: 673.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.64 : 1,080.10 = 488.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.64/1,080.10 = 488.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.64x = 1,080.10 × 488.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.64x = 527,110.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,110.40/782.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.50

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