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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.73, 1,080.54 and 488.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.73, 1,080.54 and 488.43 is: 674.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.73 : 1,080.54 = 488.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.73/1,080.54 = 488.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.73x = 1,080.54 × 488.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.73x = 527,768.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,768.15/782.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.27

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