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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.24, 1,181.52 and 499.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.24, 1,181.52 and 499.76 is: 749.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.24 : 1,181.52 = 499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.24/1,181.52 = 499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.24x = 1,181.52 × 499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.24x = 590,476.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,476.44/788.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.11

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