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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.02, 1,181.56 and 494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.02, 1,181.56 and 494.80 is: 741.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.02 : 1,181.56 = 494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.02/1,181.56 = 494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.02x = 1,181.56 × 494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.02x = 584,635.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,635.89/788.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.90

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