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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.60, 1,081.58 and 488.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.60, 1,081.58 and 488.70 is: 674.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.60 : 1,081.58 = 488.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.60/1,081.58 = 488.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.60x = 1,081.58 × 488.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.60x = 528,568.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,568.15/783.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.54

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