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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.64, 1,180.02 and 493.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.64, 1,180.02 and 493.32 is: 740.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.64 : 1,180.02 = 493.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.64/1,180.02 = 493.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.64x = 1,180.02 × 493.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.64x = 582,127.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,127.47/785.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.96

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