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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.22, 1,176.09 and 491.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.22, 1,176.09 and 491.76 is: 736.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.22 : 1,176.09 = 491.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.22/1,176.09 = 491.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.22x = 1,176.09 × 491.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.22x = 578,359.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,359.63/785.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.56

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