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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.16, 1,177.20 and 496.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.16, 1,177.20 and 496.26 is: 744.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.16 : 1,177.20 = 496.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.16/1,177.20 = 496.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.16x = 1,177.20 × 496.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.16x = 584,197.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,197.27/785.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.05

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