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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.54, 1,081.35 and 488.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.54, 1,081.35 and 488.79 is: 674.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.54 : 1,081.35 = 488.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.54/1,081.35 = 488.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.54x = 1,081.35 × 488.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.54x = 528,553.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,553.07/783.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.57

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