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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.86, 1,082.00 and 489.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.86, 1,082.00 and 489.02 is: 675.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.86 : 1,082.00 = 489.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.86/1,082.00 = 489.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.86x = 1,082.00 × 489.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.86x = 529,115.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,115.45/783.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.02

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