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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.84, 1,168.62 and 486.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.84, 1,168.62 and 486.27 is: 729.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.84 : 1,168.62 = 486.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.84/1,168.62 = 486.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.84x = 1,168.62 × 486.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.84x = 568,264.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,264.85/778.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.63

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