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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.24, 1,187.12 and 498.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.24, 1,187.12 and 498.96 is: 748.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.24 : 1,187.12 = 498.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.24/1,187.12 = 498.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.24x = 1,187.12 × 498.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.24x = 592,326.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,326.64/791.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.61

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