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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.23, 1,079.75 and 488.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.23, 1,079.75 and 488.30 is: 673.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.23 : 1,079.75 = 488.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.23/1,079.75 = 488.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.23x = 1,079.75 × 488.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.23x = 527,237.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,237.75/783.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.16

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