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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.13, 1,180.89 and 479.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.13, 1,180.89 and 479.04 is: 717.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.13 : 1,180.89 = 479.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.13/1,180.89 = 479.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.13x = 1,180.89 × 479.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.13x = 565,697.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,697.97/788.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.77

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