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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.34, 1,180.98 and 479.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.34, 1,180.98 and 479.28 is: 718.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.34 : 1,180.98 = 479.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.34/1,180.98 = 479.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.34x = 1,180.98 × 479.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.34x = 566,020.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,020.09/787.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.90

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