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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.22, 1,180.56 and 479.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.22, 1,180.56 and 479.24 is: 718.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.22 : 1,180.56 = 479.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.22/1,180.56 = 479.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.22x = 1,180.56 × 479.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.22x = 565,771.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,771.57/787.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.70

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