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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.03, 1,180.75 and 478.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.03, 1,180.75 and 478.95 is: 717.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.03 : 1,180.75 = 478.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.03/1,180.75 = 478.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.03x = 1,180.75 × 478.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.03x = 565,522.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,522.13/788.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.64

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