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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.29, 1,168.59 and 487.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.29, 1,168.59 and 487.04 is: 731.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.29 : 1,168.59 = 487.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.29/1,168.59 = 487.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.29x = 1,168.59 × 487.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.29x = 569,144.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,144.23/778.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.28

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