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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.90, 1,182.26 and 499.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.90, 1,182.26 and 499.82 is: 749.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.90 : 1,182.26 = 499.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.90/1,182.26 = 499.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.90x = 1,182.26 × 499.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.90x = 590,912.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,912.53/788.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.04

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