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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.65, 1,171.13 and 489.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.65, 1,171.13 and 489.24 is: 733.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.65 : 1,171.13 = 489.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.65/1,171.13 = 489.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.65x = 1,171.13 × 489.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.65x = 572,961.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,961.20/781.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.02

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