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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.93, 1,185.03 and 481.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.93, 1,185.03 and 481.86 is: 722.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.93 : 1,185.03 = 481.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.93/1,185.03 = 481.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.93x = 1,185.03 × 481.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.93x = 571,018.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,018.56/789.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.87

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