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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.39, 1,169.63 and 491.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.39, 1,169.63 and 491.91 is: 737.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.39 : 1,169.63 = 491.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.39/1,169.63 = 491.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.39x = 1,169.63 × 491.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.39x = 575,350.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,350.23/780.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.26

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