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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.97, 1,083.96 and 490.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.97, 1,083.96 and 490.73 is: 676.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.97 : 1,083.96 = 490.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.97/1,083.96 = 490.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.97x = 1,083.96 × 490.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.97x = 531,926.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,926.27/785.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.78

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