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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.43, 1,182.57 and 480.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.43, 1,182.57 and 480.21 is: 720.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.43 : 1,182.57 = 480.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.43/1,182.57 = 480.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.43x = 1,182.57 × 480.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.43x = 567,881.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,881.94/788.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.27

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