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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.04, 1,174.90 and 491.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.04, 1,174.90 and 491.21 is: 737.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.04 : 1,174.90 = 491.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.04/1,174.90 = 491.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.04x = 1,174.90 × 491.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.04x = 577,122.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,122.63/783.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.03

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