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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.42, 1,180.26 and 495.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.42, 1,180.26 and 495.13 is: 742.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.42 : 1,180.26 = 495.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.42/1,180.26 = 495.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.42x = 1,180.26 × 495.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.42x = 584,376.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,376.23/787.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.15

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