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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.18, 1,083.54 and 490.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.18, 1,083.54 and 490.42 is: 676.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.18 : 1,083.54 = 490.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.18/1,083.54 = 490.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.18x = 1,083.54 × 490.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.18x = 531,389.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,389.69/785.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.77

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