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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.31, 1,083.81 and 490.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.31, 1,083.81 and 490.62 is: 677.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.31 : 1,083.81 = 490.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.31/1,083.81 = 490.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.31x = 1,083.81 × 490.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.31x = 531,738.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,738.86/785.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.11

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