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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.09, 1,184.85 and 480.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.09, 1,184.85 and 480.08 is: 720.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.09 : 1,184.85 = 480.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.09/1,184.85 = 480.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.09x = 1,184.85 × 480.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.09x = 568,816.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,816.86/789.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.85

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