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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.23, 1,082.61 and 489.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.23, 1,082.61 and 489.93 is: 676.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.23 : 1,082.61 = 489.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.23/1,082.61 = 489.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.23x = 1,082.61 × 489.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.23x = 530,403.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,403.12/784.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.34

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