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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.11, 1,179.44 and 497.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.11, 1,179.44 and 497.94 is: 746.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.11 : 1,179.44 = 497.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.11/1,179.44 = 497.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.11x = 1,179.44 × 497.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.11x = 587,287.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,287.86/787.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.13

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