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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.58, 1,182.95 and 481.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.58, 1,182.95 and 481.27 is: 721.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.58 : 1,182.95 = 481.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.58/1,182.95 = 481.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.58x = 1,182.95 × 481.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.58x = 569,316.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,316.59/789.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.04

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