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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.58, 1,178.37 and 498.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.58, 1,178.37 and 498.84 is: 748.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.58 : 1,178.37 = 498.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.58/1,178.37 = 498.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.58x = 1,178.37 × 498.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.58x = 587,818.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,818.09/785.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.26

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