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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.33, 1,080.72 and 488.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.33, 1,080.72 and 488.49 is: 673.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.33 : 1,080.72 = 488.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.33/1,080.72 = 488.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.33x = 1,080.72 × 488.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.33x = 527,920.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,920.91/783.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.94

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