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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.92, 1,173.61 and 490.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.92, 1,173.61 and 490.01 is: 735.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.92 : 1,173.61 = 490.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.92/1,173.61 = 490.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.92x = 1,173.61 × 490.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.92x = 575,073.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,073.54/781.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.46

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