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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.06, 1,182.44 and 495.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.06, 1,182.44 and 495.86 is: 743.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.06 : 1,182.44 = 495.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.06/1,182.44 = 495.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.06x = 1,182.44 × 495.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.06x = 586,324.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,324.70/789.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.07

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