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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.24, 1,175.52 and 495.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.24, 1,175.52 and 495.76 is: 743.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.24 : 1,175.52 = 495.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.24/1,175.52 = 495.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.24x = 1,175.52 × 495.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.24x = 582,775.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,775.80/784.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.11

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