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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.44, 1,084.40 and 491.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.44, 1,084.40 and 491.04 is: 677.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.44 : 1,084.40 = 491.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.44/1,084.40 = 491.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.44x = 1,084.40 × 491.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.44x = 532,483.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,483.78/785.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.94

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