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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.40, 1,177.48 and 496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.40, 1,177.48 and 496 is: 744.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.40 : 1,177.48 = 496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.40/1,177.48 = 496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.40x = 1,177.48 × 496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.40x = 584,030.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,030.08/784.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.56

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