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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.82, 1,175.36 and 491.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.82, 1,175.36 and 491.54 is: 738.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.82 : 1,175.36 = 491.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.82/1,175.36 = 491.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.82x = 1,175.36 × 491.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.82x = 577,728.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,728.12/782.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.01

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