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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.17, 1,183.94 and 481.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.17, 1,183.94 and 481.09 is: 720.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.17 : 1,183.94 = 481.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.17/1,183.94 = 481.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.17x = 1,183.94 × 481.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.17x = 569,575.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,575.77/790.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.83

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