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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.08, 1,080.72 and 488.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.08, 1,080.72 and 488.42 is: 674.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.08 : 1,080.72 = 488.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.08/1,080.72 = 488.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.08x = 1,080.72 × 488.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.08x = 527,839.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,839.86/783.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.06

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