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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.16, 1,169.62 and 487.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.16, 1,169.62 and 487.95 is: 730.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.16 : 1,169.62 = 487.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.16/1,169.62 = 487.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.16x = 1,169.62 × 487.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.16x = 570,713.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,713.64/781.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.60

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