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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.43, 1,184.07 and 481.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.43, 1,184.07 and 481.21 is: 721.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.43 : 1,184.07 = 481.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.43/1,184.07 = 481.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.43x = 1,184.07 × 481.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.43x = 569,786.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,786.32/789.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.77

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