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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.52, 1,182.57 and 479.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.52, 1,182.57 and 479.30 is: 718.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.52 : 1,182.57 = 479.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.52/1,182.57 = 479.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.52x = 1,182.57 × 479.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.52x = 566,808.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,808.76/788.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.83

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