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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.12, 1,174.56 and 490.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.12, 1,174.56 and 490.72 is: 735.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.12 : 1,174.56 = 490.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.12/1,174.56 = 490.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.12x = 1,174.56 × 490.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.12x = 576,380.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,380.08/784.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.07

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