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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.56, 1,182.62 and 480.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.56, 1,182.62 and 480.35 is: 720.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.56 : 1,182.62 = 480.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.56/1,182.62 = 480.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.56x = 1,182.62 × 480.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.56x = 568,075.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,075.67/788.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.40

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