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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.29, 1,187.10 and 482.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.29, 1,187.10 and 482.31 is: 724.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.29 : 1,187.10 = 482.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.29/1,187.10 = 482.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.29x = 1,187.10 × 482.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.29x = 572,550.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,550.20/790.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.48

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