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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.29, 1,081.18 and 484.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.29, 1,081.18 and 484.64 is: 668.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.29 : 1,081.18 = 484.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.29/1,081.18 = 484.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.29x = 1,081.18 × 484.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.29x = 523,976.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,976.46/783.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.95

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