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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.04, 1,082.82 and 490.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.04, 1,082.82 and 490.20 is: 676.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.04 : 1,082.82 = 490.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.04/1,082.82 = 490.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.04x = 1,082.82 × 490.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.04x = 530,798.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,798.36/785.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.14

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