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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.03, 1,180.47 and 475.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.03, 1,180.47 and 475.50 is: 712.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.03 : 1,180.47 = 475.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.03/1,180.47 = 475.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.03x = 1,180.47 × 475.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.03x = 561,314.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,314.81/788.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.30

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