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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.92, 1,178.16 and 496.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.92, 1,178.16 and 496.56 is: 745.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.92 : 1,178.16 = 496.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.92/1,178.16 = 496.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.92x = 1,178.16 × 496.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.92x = 585,027.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,027.13/784.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.33

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