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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.84, 1,173.60 and 493.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.84, 1,173.60 and 493.64 is: 740.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.84 : 1,173.60 = 493.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.84/1,173.60 = 493.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.84x = 1,173.60 × 493.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.84x = 579,335.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,335.90/782.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.04

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