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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.06, 1,185.75 and 498.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.06, 1,185.75 and 498.60 is: 746.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.06 : 1,185.75 = 498.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.06/1,185.75 = 498.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.06x = 1,185.75 × 498.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.06x = 591,214.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,214.95/792.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.43

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