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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.21, 1,173.32 and 495.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.21, 1,173.32 and 495.47 is: 743.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.21 : 1,173.32 = 495.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.21/1,173.32 = 495.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.21x = 1,173.32 × 495.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.21x = 581,336.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,336.52/782.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.20

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