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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.27, 1,182.52 and 480.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.27, 1,182.52 and 480.16 is: 719.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.27 : 1,182.52 = 480.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.27/1,182.52 = 480.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.27x = 1,182.52 × 480.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.27x = 567,798.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,798.80/789.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.40

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