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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.36, 1,082.10 and 489.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.36, 1,082.10 and 489.52 is: 675.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.36 : 1,082.10 = 489.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.36/1,082.10 = 489.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.36x = 1,082.10 × 489.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.36x = 529,709.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,709.59/784.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.34

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