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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.08, 1,174.20 and 494.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.08, 1,174.20 and 494.64 is: 740.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.08 : 1,174.20 = 494.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.08/1,174.20 = 494.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.08x = 1,174.20 × 494.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.08x = 580,806.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,806.29/784.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.75

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