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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.52, 1,180.30 and 499.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.52, 1,180.30 and 499.04 is: 747.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.52 : 1,180.30 = 499.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.52/1,180.30 = 499.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.52x = 1,180.30 × 499.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.52x = 589,016.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,016.91/787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.94

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