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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.76, 1,167.48 and 490.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.76, 1,167.48 and 490.32 is: 734.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.76 : 1,167.48 = 490.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.76/1,167.48 = 490.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.76x = 1,167.48 × 490.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.76x = 572,438.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,438.79/779.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.12

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