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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.10, 1,079.58 and 488.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.10, 1,079.58 and 488.17 is: 672.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.10 : 1,079.58 = 488.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.10/1,079.58 = 488.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.10x = 1,079.58 × 488.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.10x = 527,018.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,018.57/783.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.99

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