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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.80, 1,170.28 and 487.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.80, 1,170.28 and 487.73 is: 731.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.80 : 1,170.28 = 487.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.80/1,170.28 = 487.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.80x = 1,170.28 × 487.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.80x = 570,780.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,780.66/779.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.96

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