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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.55, 1,081.02 and 488.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.55, 1,081.02 and 488.57 is: 674.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.55 : 1,081.02 = 488.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.55/1,081.02 = 488.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.55x = 1,081.02 × 488.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.55x = 528,153.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,153.94/783.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.05

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