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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.29, 1,181.22 and 479.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.29, 1,181.22 and 479.37 is: 719.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.29 : 1,181.22 = 479.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.29/1,181.22 = 479.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.29x = 1,181.22 × 479.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.29x = 566,241.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,241.43/787.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.23

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