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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.17, 1,181.02 and 499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.17, 1,181.02 and 499 is: 747.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.17 : 1,181.02 = 499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.17/1,181.02 = 499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.17x = 1,181.02 × 499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.17x = 589,328.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,328.98/788.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.72

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