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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.62, 1,175.47 and 490.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.62, 1,175.47 and 490.64 is: 736.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.62 : 1,175.47 = 490.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.62/1,175.47 = 490.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.62x = 1,175.47 × 490.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.62x = 576,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,725.50/782.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.92

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