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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.67, 1,183.01 and 499.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.67, 1,183.01 and 499.50 is: 749.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.67 : 1,183.01 = 499.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.67/1,183.01 = 499.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.67x = 1,183.01 × 499.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.67x = 590,911.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,911.00/788.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.25

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