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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.19, 1,172.05 and 488.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.19, 1,172.05 and 488.35 is: 732.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.19 : 1,172.05 = 488.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.19/1,172.05 = 488.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.19x = 1,172.05 × 488.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.19x = 572,376.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,376.91/781.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.70

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