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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.64, 1,181.46 and 499.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.64, 1,181.46 and 499.28 is: 748.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.64 : 1,181.46 = 499.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.64/1,181.46 = 499.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.64x = 1,181.46 × 499.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.64x = 589,879.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,879.35/787.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.92

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