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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.27, 1,181.03 and 479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.27, 1,181.03 and 479.16 is: 717.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.27 : 1,181.03 = 479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.27/1,181.03 = 479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.27x = 1,181.03 × 479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.27x = 565,899.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,899.94/788.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.91

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