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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.72, 1,180.32 and 480.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.72, 1,180.32 and 480.60 is: 721.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.72 : 1,180.32 = 480.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.72/1,180.32 = 480.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.72x = 1,180.32 × 480.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.72x = 567,261.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,261.79/786.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.05

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