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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.72, 1,079.68 and 488.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.72, 1,079.68 and 488.32 is: 673.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.72 : 1,079.68 = 488.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.72/1,079.68 = 488.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.72x = 1,079.68 × 488.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.72x = 527,229.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,229.34/782.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.59

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