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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.17, 1,172.04 and 493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.17, 1,172.04 and 493 is: 738.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.17 : 1,172.04 = 493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.17/1,172.04 = 493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.17x = 1,172.04 × 493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.17x = 577,815.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,815.72/782.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.73

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