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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.98, 1,181.91 and 479.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.98, 1,181.91 and 479.76 is: 719.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.98 : 1,181.91 = 479.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.98/1,181.91 = 479.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.98x = 1,181.91 × 479.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.98x = 567,033.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,033.14/787.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.60

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