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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.65, 1,171.41 and 488.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.65, 1,171.41 and 488.10 is: 732.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.65 : 1,171.41 = 488.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.65/1,171.41 = 488.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.65x = 1,171.41 × 488.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.65x = 571,765.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,765.22/780.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.43

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