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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.03, 1,179.09 and 421.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.03, 1,179.09 and 421.08 is: 631.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.03 : 1,179.09 = 421.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.03/1,179.09 = 421.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.03x = 1,179.09 × 421.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.03x = 496,491.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,491.22/786.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.64

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