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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.93, 1,187.29 and 479.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.93, 1,187.29 and 479.51 is: 718.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.93 : 1,187.29 = 479.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.93/1,187.29 = 479.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.93x = 1,187.29 × 479.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.93x = 569,314.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,314.52/791.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.90

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