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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.29, 1,173.09 and 490.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.29, 1,173.09 and 490.05 is: 735.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.29 : 1,173.09 = 490.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.29/1,173.09 = 490.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.29x = 1,173.09 × 490.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.29x = 574,872.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,872.75/781.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.80

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