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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.28, 1,171.50 and 488.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.28, 1,171.50 and 488.06 is: 731.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.28 : 1,171.50 = 488.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.28/1,171.50 = 488.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.28x = 1,171.50 × 488.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.28x = 571,762.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,762.29/781.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.83

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