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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.79, 1,186.79 and 482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.79, 1,186.79 and 482.96 is: 723.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.79 : 1,186.79 = 482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.79/1,186.79 = 482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.79x = 1,186.79 × 482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.79x = 573,163.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,163.75/791.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.88

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