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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.29, 1,083.16 and 490.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.29, 1,083.16 and 490.45 is: 676.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.29 : 1,083.16 = 490.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.29/1,083.16 = 490.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.29x = 1,083.16 × 490.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.29x = 531,235.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,235.82/785.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.48

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