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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.20, 1,182.30 and 499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.20, 1,182.30 and 499 is: 748.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.20 : 1,182.30 = 499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.20/1,182.30 = 499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.20x = 1,182.30 × 499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.20x = 589,967.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,967.70/788.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.50

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