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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.48, 1,084.17 and 490.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.48, 1,084.17 and 490.57 is: 677.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.48 : 1,084.17 = 490.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.48/1,084.17 = 490.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.48x = 1,084.17 × 490.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.48x = 531,861.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,861.28/785.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.12

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