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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.09, 1,167.45 and 483.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.09, 1,167.45 and 483.48 is: 723.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.09 : 1,167.45 = 483.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.09/1,167.45 = 483.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.09x = 1,167.45 × 483.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.09x = 564,438.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,438.73/780.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.56

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