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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.76, 1,180.20 and 498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.76, 1,180.20 and 498.48 is: 746.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.76 : 1,180.20 = 498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.76/1,180.20 = 498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.76x = 1,180.20 × 498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.76x = 588,306.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,306.10/787.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.81

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