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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.16, 1,171.11 and 488.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.16, 1,171.11 and 488.95 is: 732.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.16 : 1,171.11 = 488.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.16/1,171.11 = 488.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.16x = 1,171.11 × 488.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.16x = 572,614.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,614.23/782.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.09

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