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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.92, 1,174.38 and 494.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.92, 1,174.38 and 494.56 is: 741.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.92 : 1,174.38 = 494.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.92/1,174.38 = 494.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.92x = 1,174.38 × 494.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.92x = 580,801.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,801.37/782.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.84

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