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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.88, 1,080 and 488.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.88, 1,080 and 488.49 is: 673.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.88 : 1,080 = 488.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.88/1,080 = 488.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.88x = 1,080 × 488.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.88x = 527,569.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,569.20/782.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.88

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