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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.94, 1,184.23 and 481.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.94, 1,184.23 and 481.87 is: 722.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.94 : 1,184.23 = 481.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.94/1,184.23 = 481.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.94x = 1,184.23 × 481.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.94x = 570,644.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,644.91/789.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.39

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