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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.04, 1,174.56 and 494.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.04, 1,174.56 and 494.32 is: 741.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.04 : 1,174.56 = 494.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.04/1,174.56 = 494.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.04x = 1,174.56 × 494.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.04x = 580,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,608.50/783.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.48

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