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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.81, 1,084.23 and 490.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.81, 1,084.23 and 490.97 is: 677.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.81 : 1,084.23 = 490.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.81/1,084.23 = 490.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.81x = 1,084.23 × 490.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.81x = 532,324.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,324.40/785.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.42

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