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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.81, 1,081.47 and 488.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.81, 1,081.47 and 488.97 is: 674.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.81 : 1,081.47 = 488.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.81/1,081.47 = 488.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.81x = 1,081.47 × 488.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.81x = 528,806.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,806.39/783.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.66

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