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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.13, 1,185.16 and 482.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.13, 1,185.16 and 482.22 is: 722.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.13 : 1,185.16 = 482.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.13/1,185.16 = 482.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.13x = 1,185.16 × 482.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.13x = 571,507.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,507.86/791.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.39

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