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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.40, 1,188.47 and 499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.40, 1,188.47 and 499 is: 748.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.40 : 1,188.47 = 499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.40/1,188.47 = 499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.40x = 1,188.47 × 499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.40x = 593,047.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,047.78/792.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.42

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