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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.10, 1,180.80 and 499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.10, 1,180.80 and 499.20 is: 747.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.10 : 1,180.80 = 499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.10/1,180.80 = 499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.10x = 1,180.80 × 499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.10x = 589,455.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,455.36/788.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.94

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