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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.92, 1,180.65 and 498.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.92, 1,180.65 and 498.75 is: 747.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.92 : 1,180.65 = 498.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.92/1,180.65 = 498.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.92x = 1,180.65 × 498.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.92x = 588,849.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,849.19/787.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.35

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