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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.24, 1,171.53 and 489.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.24, 1,171.53 and 489.59 is: 735.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.24 : 1,171.53 = 489.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.24/1,171.53 = 489.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.24x = 1,171.53 × 489.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.24x = 573,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,563.52/780.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.11

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