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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.32, 1,083.54 and 490.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.32, 1,083.54 and 490.24 is: 676.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.32 : 1,083.54 = 490.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.32/1,083.54 = 490.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.32x = 1,083.54 × 490.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.32x = 531,194.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,194.65/785.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.41

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