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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.51, 1,081.02 and 488.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.51, 1,081.02 and 488.62 is: 674.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.51 : 1,081.02 = 488.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.51/1,081.02 = 488.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.51x = 1,081.02 × 488.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.51x = 528,207.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,207.99/783.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.16

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