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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.48, 1,184.04 and 500.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.48, 1,184.04 and 500.50 is: 749.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.48 : 1,184.04 = 500.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.48/1,184.04 = 500.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.48x = 1,184.04 × 500.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.48x = 592,612.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,612.02/790.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.69

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