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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.73, 1,081.65 and 488.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.73, 1,081.65 and 488.98 is: 674.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.73 : 1,081.65 = 488.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.73/1,081.65 = 488.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.73x = 1,081.65 × 488.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.73x = 528,905.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,905.22/783.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.86

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