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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.44, 1,183.50 and 480.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.44, 1,183.50 and 480.92 is: 720.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.44 : 1,183.50 = 480.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.44/1,183.50 = 480.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.44x = 1,183.50 × 480.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.44x = 569,168.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,168.82/789.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.98

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