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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.92, 1,183.38 and 499.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.92, 1,183.38 and 499.75 is: 749.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.92 : 1,183.38 = 499.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.92/1,183.38 = 499.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.92x = 1,183.38 × 499.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.92x = 591,394.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,394.16/788.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.63

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