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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.47, 1,080.23 and 488.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.47, 1,080.23 and 488.23 is: 673.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.47 : 1,080.23 = 488.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.47/1,080.23 = 488.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.47x = 1,080.23 × 488.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.47x = 527,400.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,400.69/783.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.16

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