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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.60, 1,185.41 and 497.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.60, 1,185.41 and 497.19 is: 746.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.60 : 1,185.41 = 497.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.60/1,185.41 = 497.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.60x = 1,185.41 × 497.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.60x = 589,365.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,365.58/789.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.42

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