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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.44, 1,170.48 and 488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.44, 1,170.48 and 488.16 is: 731.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.44 : 1,170.48 = 488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.44/1,170.48 = 488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.44x = 1,170.48 × 488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.44x = 571,381.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,381.52/781.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.19

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