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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.77, 1,183.56 and 480.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.77, 1,183.56 and 480.88 is: 721.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.77 : 1,183.56 = 480.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.77/1,183.56 = 480.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.77x = 1,183.56 × 480.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.77x = 569,150.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,150.33/788.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.57

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