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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.60, 1,181.54 and 481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.60, 1,181.54 and 481.52 is: 720.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.60 : 1,181.54 = 481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.60/1,181.54 = 481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.60x = 1,181.54 × 481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.60x = 568,935.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,935.14/789.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.54

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