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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.56, 1,173.54 and 494.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.56, 1,173.54 and 494.12 is: 740.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.56 : 1,173.54 = 494.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.56/1,173.54 = 494.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.56x = 1,173.54 × 494.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.56x = 579,869.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,869.58/783.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.04

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