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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.04, 1,173.06 and 493.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.04, 1,173.06 and 493.32 is: 739.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.04 : 1,173.06 = 493.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.04/1,173.06 = 493.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.04x = 1,173.06 × 493.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.04x = 578,693.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,693.96/782.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.98

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