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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.94, 1,183.71 and 481.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.94, 1,183.71 and 481.04 is: 721.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.94 : 1,183.71 = 481.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.94/1,183.71 = 481.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.94x = 1,183.71 × 481.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.94x = 569,412.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,412.18/788.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.74

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