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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.78, 1,189.35 and 483.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.78, 1,189.35 and 483.80 is: 726.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.78 : 1,189.35 = 483.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.78/1,189.35 = 483.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.78x = 1,189.35 × 483.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.78x = 575,401.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,401.58/791.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.72

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