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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.79, 1,080.18 and 488.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.79, 1,080.18 and 488.04 is: 673.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.79 : 1,080.18 = 488.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.79/1,080.18 = 488.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.79x = 1,080.18 × 488.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.79x = 527,171.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,171.05/782.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.45

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