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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.28, 1,080.96 and 488.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.28, 1,080.96 and 488.32 is: 673.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.28 : 1,080.96 = 488.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.28/1,080.96 = 488.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.28x = 1,080.96 × 488.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.28x = 527,854.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,854.39/783.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.90

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