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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.62, 1,184.34 and 481.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.62, 1,184.34 and 481.56 is: 721.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.62 : 1,184.34 = 481.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.62/1,184.34 = 481.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.62x = 1,184.34 × 481.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.62x = 570,330.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,330.77/790.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.37

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