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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.73, 1,083.60 and 491.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.73, 1,083.60 and 491.04 is: 677.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.73 : 1,083.60 = 491.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.73/1,083.60 = 491.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.73x = 1,083.60 × 491.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.73x = 532,090.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,090.94/785.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.19

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