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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.19, 1,080.98 and 488.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.19, 1,080.98 and 488.40 is: 674.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.19 : 1,080.98 = 488.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.19/1,080.98 = 488.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.19x = 1,080.98 × 488.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.19x = 527,948.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,948.19/783.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.10

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