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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.18, 1,187.06 and 500.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.18, 1,187.06 and 500.18 is: 749.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.18 : 1,187.06 = 500.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.18/1,187.06 = 500.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.18x = 1,187.06 × 500.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.18x = 593,735.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,735.23/792.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.50

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