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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.49, 1,183.18 and 480.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.49, 1,183.18 and 480.56 is: 721.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.49 : 1,183.18 = 480.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.49/1,183.18 = 480.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.49x = 1,183.18 × 480.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.49x = 568,584.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,584.82/788.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.10

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