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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.76, 1,168.98 and 491.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.76, 1,168.98 and 491.32 is: 735.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.76 : 1,168.98 = 491.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.76/1,168.98 = 491.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.76x = 1,168.98 × 491.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.76x = 574,343.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,343.25/780.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.62

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