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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.98, 1,167.21 and 489.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.98, 1,167.21 and 489.90 is: 734.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.98 : 1,167.21 = 489.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.98/1,167.21 = 489.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.98x = 1,167.21 × 489.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.98x = 571,816.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,816.18/778.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.06

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