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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.05, 1,176.76 and 492.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.05, 1,176.76 and 492.59 is: 737.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.05 : 1,176.76 = 492.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.05/1,176.76 = 492.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.05x = 1,176.76 × 492.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.05x = 579,663.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,663.77/786.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.44

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