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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.71, 1,167.83 and 487.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.71, 1,167.83 and 487.99 is: 731.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.71 : 1,167.83 = 487.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.71/1,167.83 = 487.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.71x = 1,167.83 × 487.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.71x = 569,889.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,889.36/778.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.84

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