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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.04, 1,177.56 and 496.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.04, 1,177.56 and 496.32 is: 744.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.04 : 1,177.56 = 496.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.04/1,177.56 = 496.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.04x = 1,177.56 × 496.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.04x = 584,446.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,446.58/785.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.48

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