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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.23, 1,186.88 and 499.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.23, 1,186.88 and 499.11 is: 747.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.23 : 1,186.88 = 499.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.23/1,186.88 = 499.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.23x = 1,186.88 × 499.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.23x = 592,381.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,381.18/792.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.74

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