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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.20, 1,171.44 and 488.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.20, 1,171.44 and 488.88 is: 733.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.20 : 1,171.44 = 488.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.20/1,171.44 = 488.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.20x = 1,171.44 × 488.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.20x = 572,693.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,693.59/781.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.09

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