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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.07, 1,186.36 and 482.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.07, 1,186.36 and 482.86 is: 724.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.07 : 1,186.36 = 482.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.07/1,186.36 = 482.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.07x = 1,186.36 × 482.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.07x = 572,845.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,845.79/791.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.14

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