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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.54, 1,168.88 and 486.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.54, 1,168.88 and 486.32 is: 729.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.54 : 1,168.88 = 486.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.54/1,168.88 = 486.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.54x = 1,168.88 × 486.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.54x = 568,449.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,449.72/779.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.21

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