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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.55, 1,185.89 and 482.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.55, 1,185.89 and 482.24 is: 723.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.55 : 1,185.89 = 482.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.55/1,185.89 = 482.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.55x = 1,185.89 × 482.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.55x = 571,883.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,883.59/790.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.40

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