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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.39, 1,181.08 and 479.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.39, 1,181.08 and 479.84 is: 719.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.39 : 1,181.08 = 479.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.39/1,181.08 = 479.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.39x = 1,181.08 × 479.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.39x = 566,730.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,730.77/787.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.76

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