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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.08, 1,182.78 and 479.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.08, 1,182.78 and 479.82 is: 721.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.08 : 1,182.78 = 479.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.08/1,182.78 = 479.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.08x = 1,182.78 × 479.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.08x = 567,521.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,521.50/787.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.05

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