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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.70, 1,079.73 and 488.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.70, 1,079.73 and 488.04 is: 673.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.70 : 1,079.73 = 488.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.70/1,079.73 = 488.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.70x = 1,079.73 × 488.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.70x = 526,951.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,951.43/782.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.25

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