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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.16, 1,180.19 and 494.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.16, 1,180.19 and 494.54 is: 743.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.16 : 1,180.19 = 494.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.16/1,180.19 = 494.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.16x = 1,180.19 × 494.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.16x = 583,642.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,642.79/785.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.34

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