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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.63, 1,081.95 and 489.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.63, 1,081.95 and 489.82 is: 675.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.63 : 1,081.95 = 489.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.63/1,081.95 = 489.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.63x = 1,081.95 × 489.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.63x = 529,960.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,960.75/784.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.43

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