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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.35, 1,182.60 and 481.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.35, 1,182.60 and 481.55 is: 721.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.35 : 1,182.60 = 481.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.35/1,182.60 = 481.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.35x = 1,182.60 × 481.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.35x = 569,475.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,475.12/789.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.45

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