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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.99, 1,082.13 and 485.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.99, 1,082.13 and 485.32 is: 669.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.99 : 1,082.13 = 485.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.99/1,082.13 = 485.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.99x = 1,082.13 × 485.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.99x = 525,179.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,179.33/783.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.88

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