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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.38, 1,170.28 and 488.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.38, 1,170.28 and 488.02 is: 731.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.38 : 1,170.28 = 488.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.38/1,170.28 = 488.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.38x = 1,170.28 × 488.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.38x = 571,120.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,120.05/780.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.85

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