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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.95, 1,183.52 and 481.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.95, 1,183.52 and 481.64 is: 721.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.95 : 1,183.52 = 481.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.95/1,183.52 = 481.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.95x = 1,183.52 × 481.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.95x = 570,031.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,031.12/789.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.60

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