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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.58, 1,081.30 and 488.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.58, 1,081.30 and 488.86 is: 674.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.58 : 1,081.30 = 488.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.58/1,081.30 = 488.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.58x = 1,081.30 × 488.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.58x = 528,604.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,604.32/783.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.60

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