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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.82, 1,171.62 and 488.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.82, 1,171.62 and 488.25 is: 732.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.82 : 1,171.62 = 488.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.82/1,171.62 = 488.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.82x = 1,171.62 × 488.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.82x = 572,043.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,043.47/780.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.62

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