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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.76, 1,183.20 and 481.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.76, 1,183.20 and 481.60 is: 721.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.76 : 1,183.20 = 481.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.76/1,183.20 = 481.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.76x = 1,183.20 × 481.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.76x = 569,829.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,829.12/789.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.52

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