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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.89, 1,083.11 and 490.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.89, 1,083.11 and 490.05 is: 676.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.89 : 1,083.11 = 490.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.89/1,083.11 = 490.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.89x = 1,083.11 × 490.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.89x = 530,775.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,775.61/784.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.24

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