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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.87, 1,080.53 and 488.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.87, 1,080.53 and 488.08 is: 673.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.87 : 1,080.53 = 488.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.87/1,080.53 = 488.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.87x = 1,080.53 × 488.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.87x = 527,382.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,382.25/782.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.66

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