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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.39, 1,182.58 and 480.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.39, 1,182.58 and 480.84 is: 721.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.39 : 1,182.58 = 480.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.39/1,182.58 = 480.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.39x = 1,182.58 × 480.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.39x = 568,631.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,631.77/788.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.26

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