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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.68, 1,184.33 and 480.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.68, 1,184.33 and 480.42 is: 720.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.68 : 1,184.33 = 480.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.68/1,184.33 = 480.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.68x = 1,184.33 × 480.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.68x = 568,977.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,977.02/789.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.51

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