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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.27, 1,185.53 and 482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.27, 1,185.53 and 482.16 is: 722.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.27 : 1,185.53 = 482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.27/1,185.53 = 482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.27x = 1,185.53 × 482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.27x = 571,612.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,612.73/791.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.40

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