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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.64, 1,171.36 and 491.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.64, 1,171.36 and 491.92 is: 738.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.64 : 1,171.36 = 491.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.64/1,171.36 = 491.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.64x = 1,171.36 × 491.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.64x = 576,215.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,215.41/780.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.13

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