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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.84, 1,080.41 and 484.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.84, 1,080.41 and 484.07 is: 668.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.84 : 1,080.41 = 484.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.84/1,080.41 = 484.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.84x = 1,080.41 × 484.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.84x = 522,986.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,986.25/782.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.06

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