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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.29, 1,171.59 and 489.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.29, 1,171.59 and 489.05 is: 734.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.29 : 1,171.59 = 489.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.29/1,171.59 = 489.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.29x = 1,171.59 × 489.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.29x = 572,966.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,966.09/780.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.30

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