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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.04, 1,083.83 and 490.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.04, 1,083.83 and 490.71 is: 677.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.04 : 1,083.83 = 490.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.04/1,083.83 = 490.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.04x = 1,083.83 × 490.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.04x = 531,846.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,846.22/785.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.47

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