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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.64, 1,180.47 and 479.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.64, 1,180.47 and 479.50 is: 717.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.64 : 1,180.47 = 479.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.64/1,180.47 = 479.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.64x = 1,180.47 × 479.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.64x = 566,034.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,034.21/788.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.74

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