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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.63, 1,082.79 and 489.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.63, 1,082.79 and 489.99 is: 676.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.63 : 1,082.79 = 489.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.63/1,082.79 = 489.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.63x = 1,082.79 × 489.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.63x = 530,556.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,556.27/784.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.19

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