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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.68, 1,080.24 and 488.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.68, 1,080.24 and 488.14 is: 673.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.68 : 1,080.24 = 488.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.68/1,080.24 = 488.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.68x = 1,080.24 × 488.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.68x = 527,308.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,308.35/782.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.72

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