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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784, 1,176.50 and 492.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784, 1,176.50 and 492.09 is: 738.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784 : 1,176.50 = 492.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784/1,176.50 = 492.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784x = 1,176.50 × 492.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784x = 578,943.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,943.89/784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.45

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