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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.68, 1,173.48 and 494.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.68, 1,173.48 and 494.32 is: 741.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.68 : 1,173.48 = 494.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.68/1,173.48 = 494.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.68x = 1,173.48 × 494.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.68x = 580,074.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,074.63/782.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.14

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