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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.93, 1,182.81 and 480.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.93, 1,182.81 and 480.73 is: 720.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.93 : 1,182.81 = 480.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.93/1,182.81 = 480.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.93x = 1,182.81 × 480.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.93x = 568,612.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,612.25/788.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.74

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