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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.82, 1,081.85 and 489.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.82, 1,081.85 and 489.02 is: 674.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.82 : 1,081.85 = 489.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.82/1,081.85 = 489.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.82x = 1,081.85 × 489.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.82x = 529,046.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,046.55/783.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.96

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