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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.16, 1,182.45 and 481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.16, 1,182.45 and 481.12 is: 720.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.16 : 1,182.45 = 481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.16/1,182.45 = 481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.16x = 1,182.45 × 481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.16x = 568,894.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,894.43/789.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.89

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