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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.52, 1,083.67 and 490.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.52, 1,083.67 and 490.27 is: 676.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.52 : 1,083.67 = 490.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.52/1,083.67 = 490.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.52x = 1,083.67 × 490.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.52x = 531,290.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,290.89/785.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.36

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