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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.06, 1,182.96 and 499.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.06, 1,182.96 and 499.86 is: 749.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.06 : 1,182.96 = 499.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.06/1,182.96 = 499.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.06x = 1,182.96 × 499.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.06x = 591,314.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,314.39/789.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.39

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