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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.89, 1,176.38 and 496.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.89, 1,176.38 and 496.41 is: 744.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.89 : 1,176.38 = 496.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.89/1,176.38 = 496.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.89x = 1,176.38 × 496.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.89x = 583,964.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,964.31/784.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.01

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