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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.96, 1,175.36 and 495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.96, 1,175.36 and 495.20 is: 744.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.96 : 1,175.36 = 495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.96/1,175.36 = 495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.96x = 1,175.36 × 495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.96x = 582,038.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,038.27/781.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.33

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