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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.76, 1,176.48 and 496.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.76, 1,176.48 and 496.32 is: 743.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.76 : 1,176.48 = 496.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.76/1,176.48 = 496.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.76x = 1,176.48 × 496.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.76x = 583,910.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,910.55/785.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.12

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