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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.27, 1,168.52 and 487.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.27, 1,168.52 and 487.15 is: 730.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.27 : 1,168.52 = 487.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.27/1,168.52 = 487.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.27x = 1,168.52 × 487.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.27x = 569,239.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,239.16/779.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.48

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