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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.45, 1,181.27 and 480.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.45, 1,181.27 and 480.14 is: 719.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.45 : 1,181.27 = 480.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.45/1,181.27 = 480.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.45x = 1,181.27 × 480.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.45x = 567,175.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,175.53/788.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.35

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