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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.74, 1,182.60 and 480.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.74, 1,182.60 and 480.13 is: 719.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.74 : 1,182.60 = 480.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.74/1,182.60 = 480.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.74x = 1,182.60 × 480.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.74x = 567,801.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,801.74/788.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.88

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