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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.46, 1,180.58 and 479.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.46, 1,180.58 and 479.25 is: 718.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.46 : 1,180.58 = 479.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.46/1,180.58 = 479.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.46x = 1,180.58 × 479.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.46x = 565,794.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,794.16/787.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.51

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