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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.96, 1,183.64 and 482.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.96, 1,183.64 and 482.72 is: 722.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.96 : 1,183.64 = 482.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.96/1,183.64 = 482.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.96x = 1,183.64 × 482.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.96x = 571,366.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,366.70/790.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.37

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