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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.94, 1,186.38 and 482.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.94, 1,186.38 and 482.32 is: 724.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.94 : 1,186.38 = 482.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.94/1,186.38 = 482.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.94x = 1,186.38 × 482.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.94x = 572,214.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,214.80/789.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.38

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