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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.28, 1,168.51 and 486.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.28, 1,168.51 and 486.06 is: 728.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.28 : 1,168.51 = 486.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.28/1,168.51 = 486.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.28x = 1,168.51 × 486.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.28x = 567,965.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,965.97/779.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.83

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