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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.44, 1,080.62 and 488.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.44, 1,080.62 and 488.60 is: 673.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.44 : 1,080.62 = 488.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.44/1,080.62 = 488.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.44x = 1,080.62 × 488.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.44x = 527,990.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,990.93/783.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.94

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