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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.70, 1,176.12 and 497.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.70, 1,176.12 and 497.34 is: 744.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.70 : 1,176.12 = 497.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.70/1,176.12 = 497.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.70x = 1,176.12 × 497.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.70x = 584,931.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,931.52/785.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.47

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