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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.98, 1,080.92 and 488.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.98, 1,080.92 and 488.73 is: 673.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.98 : 1,080.92 = 488.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.98/1,080.92 = 488.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.98x = 1,080.92 × 488.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.98x = 528,275.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,275.59/783.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.84

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