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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.35, 1,183.38 and 481.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.35, 1,183.38 and 481.14 is: 721.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.35 : 1,183.38 = 481.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.35/1,183.38 = 481.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.35x = 1,183.38 × 481.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.35x = 569,371.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,371.45/789.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.32

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