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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.15, 1,179.09 and 479.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.15, 1,179.09 and 479.97 is: 719.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.15 : 1,179.09 = 479.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.15/1,179.09 = 479.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.15x = 1,179.09 × 479.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.15x = 565,927.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,927.83/786.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.87

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