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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.11, 1,082.21 and 489.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.11, 1,082.21 and 489.41 is: 675.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.11 : 1,082.21 = 489.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.11/1,082.21 = 489.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.11x = 1,082.21 × 489.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.11x = 529,636.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,636.54/784.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.46

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