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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.08, 1,179.63 and 494.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.08, 1,179.63 and 494.10 is: 740.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.08 : 1,179.63 = 494.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.08/1,179.63 = 494.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.08x = 1,179.63 × 494.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.08x = 582,855.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,855.18/787.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.53

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