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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786, 1,179.50 and 494.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786, 1,179.50 and 494.09 is: 741.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786 : 1,179.50 = 494.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786/1,179.50 = 494.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786x = 1,179.50 × 494.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786x = 582,779.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,779.16/786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.45

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