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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.20, 1,170.86 and 488.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.20, 1,170.86 and 488.13 is: 732.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.20 : 1,170.86 = 488.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.20/1,170.86 = 488.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.20x = 1,170.86 × 488.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.20x = 571,529.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,529.45/780.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.55

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