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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.08, 1,176.42 and 496.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.08, 1,176.42 and 496.12 is: 743.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.08 : 1,176.42 = 496.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.08/1,176.42 = 496.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.08x = 1,176.42 × 496.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.08x = 583,645.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,645.49/785.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.42

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