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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.26, 1,174.23 and 494.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.26, 1,174.23 and 494.82 is: 740.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.26 : 1,174.23 = 494.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.26/1,174.23 = 494.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.26x = 1,174.23 × 494.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.26x = 581,032.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,032.49/784.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.87

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