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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.90, 1,173.73 and 493.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.90, 1,173.73 and 493.50 is: 740.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.90 : 1,173.73 = 493.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.90/1,173.73 = 493.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.90x = 1,173.73 × 493.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.90x = 579,235.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,235.76/781.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.81

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