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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.04, 1,182.66 and 480.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.04, 1,182.66 and 480.21 is: 719.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.04 : 1,182.66 = 480.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.04/1,182.66 = 480.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.04x = 1,182.66 × 480.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.04x = 567,928.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,928.12/789.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.77

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