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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.54, 1,170.38 and 487.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.54, 1,170.38 and 487.32 is: 730.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.54 : 1,170.38 = 487.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.54/1,170.38 = 487.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.54x = 1,170.38 × 487.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.54x = 570,349.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,349.58/780.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.71

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