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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.80, 1,168.78 and 486.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.80, 1,168.78 and 486.73 is: 730.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.80 : 1,168.78 = 486.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.80/1,168.78 = 486.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.80x = 1,168.78 × 486.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.80x = 568,876.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,876.15/778.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.45

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