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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.48, 1,181.04 and 420.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.48, 1,181.04 and 420.96 is: 632.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.48 : 1,181.04 = 420.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.48/1,181.04 = 420.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.48x = 1,181.04 × 420.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.48x = 497,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,170.60/785.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.95

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