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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.36, 1,079.92 and 488.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.36, 1,079.92 and 488.42 is: 673.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.36 : 1,079.92 = 488.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.36/1,079.92 = 488.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.36x = 1,079.92 × 488.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.36x = 527,454.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,454.53/783.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.32

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