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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.34, 1,181.89 and 480.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.34, 1,181.89 and 480.14 is: 719.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.34 : 1,181.89 = 480.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.34/1,181.89 = 480.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.34x = 1,181.89 × 480.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.34x = 567,464.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,464.35/788.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.82

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