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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.03, 1,182.25 and 479.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.03, 1,182.25 and 479.95 is: 719.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.03 : 1,182.25 = 479.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.03/1,182.25 = 479.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.03x = 1,182.25 × 479.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.03x = 567,420.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,420.89/789.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.14

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