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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.71, 1,171.06 and 493.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.71, 1,171.06 and 493.97 is: 740.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.71 : 1,171.06 = 493.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.71/1,171.06 = 493.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.71x = 1,171.06 × 493.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.71x = 578,461.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,461.42/780.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.95

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