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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.52, 1,180.70 and 479.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.52, 1,180.70 and 479.44 is: 718.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.52 : 1,180.70 = 479.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.52/1,180.70 = 479.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.52x = 1,180.70 × 479.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.52x = 566,074.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,074.81/787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.81

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