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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.49, 1,184.68 and 481.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.49, 1,184.68 and 481.56 is: 722.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.49 : 1,184.68 = 481.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.49/1,184.68 = 481.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.49x = 1,184.68 × 481.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.49x = 570,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,494.50/789.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.61

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