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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.92, 1,177.65 and 496.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.92, 1,177.65 and 496.75 is: 744.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.92 : 1,177.65 = 496.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.92/1,177.65 = 496.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.92x = 1,177.65 × 496.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.92x = 584,997.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,997.64/785.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.35

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