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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.68, 1,080.84 and 488.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.68, 1,080.84 and 488.38 is: 673.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.68 : 1,080.84 = 488.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.68/1,080.84 = 488.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.68x = 1,080.84 × 488.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.68x = 527,860.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,860.64/783.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.57

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