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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.49, 1,182.75 and 482.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.49, 1,182.75 and 482.31 is: 723.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.49 : 1,182.75 = 482.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.49/1,182.75 = 482.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.49x = 1,182.75 × 482.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.49x = 570,452.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,452.15/788.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.47

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