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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.38, 1,168.78 and 487.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.38, 1,168.78 and 487.02 is: 730.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.38 : 1,168.78 = 487.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.38/1,168.78 = 487.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.38x = 1,168.78 × 487.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.38x = 569,219.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,219.24/779.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.35

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