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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.15, 1,180.59 and 480.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.15, 1,180.59 and 480.97 is: 721.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.15 : 1,180.59 = 480.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.15/1,180.59 = 480.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.15x = 1,180.59 × 480.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.15x = 567,828.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,828.37/787.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.37

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