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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.89, 1,173.37 and 494.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.89, 1,173.37 and 494.41 is: 741.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.89 : 1,173.37 = 494.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.89/1,173.37 = 494.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.89x = 1,173.37 × 494.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.89x = 580,125.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,125.86/782.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.01

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