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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.03, 1,082.11 and 489.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.03, 1,082.11 and 489.24 is: 675.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.03 : 1,082.11 = 489.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.03/1,082.11 = 489.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.03x = 1,082.11 × 489.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.03x = 529,411.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,411.19/784.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.24

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