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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.79, 1,170.84 and 488.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.79, 1,170.84 and 488.55 is: 733.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.79 : 1,170.84 = 488.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.79/1,170.84 = 488.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.79x = 1,170.84 × 488.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.79x = 572,013.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,013.88/779.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.55

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