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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.88, 1,177.92 and 497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.88, 1,177.92 and 497.44 is: 744.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.88 : 1,177.92 = 497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.88/1,177.92 = 497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.88x = 1,177.92 × 497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.88x = 585,944.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,944.52/786.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.64

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