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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.13, 1,082.64 and 490.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.13, 1,082.64 and 490.32 is: 676.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.13 : 1,082.64 = 490.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.13/1,082.64 = 490.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.13x = 1,082.64 × 490.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.13x = 530,840.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,840.04/785.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.12

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