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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.52, 1,182.12 and 480.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.52, 1,182.12 and 480.14 is: 720.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.52 : 1,182.12 = 480.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.52/1,182.12 = 480.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.52x = 1,182.12 × 480.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.52x = 567,583.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,583.10/787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.72

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