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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.28, 1,185.38 and 482.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.28, 1,185.38 and 482.24 is: 722.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.28 : 1,185.38 = 482.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.28/1,185.38 = 482.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.28x = 1,185.38 × 482.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.28x = 571,637.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,637.65/791.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.42

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