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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.14, 1,167.61 and 489.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.14, 1,167.61 and 489.42 is: 734.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.14 : 1,167.61 = 489.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.14/1,167.61 = 489.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.14x = 1,167.61 × 489.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.14x = 571,451.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,451.69/778.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.38

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