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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.12, 1,175.40 and 495.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.12, 1,175.40 and 495.12 is: 743.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.12 : 1,175.40 = 495.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.12/1,175.40 = 495.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.12x = 1,175.40 × 495.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.12x = 581,964.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,964.05/783.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.14

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