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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.03, 1,182.04 and 496.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.03, 1,182.04 and 496.85 is: 744.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.03 : 1,182.04 = 496.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.03/1,182.04 = 496.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.03x = 1,182.04 × 496.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.03x = 587,289.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,289.42/789.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.32

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