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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.72, 1,080.80 and 488.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.72, 1,080.80 and 488.78 is: 674.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.72 : 1,080.80 = 488.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.72/1,080.80 = 488.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.72x = 1,080.80 × 488.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.72x = 528,273.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,273.42/783.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.06

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