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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.34, 1,180.38 and 421.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.34, 1,180.38 and 421.03 is: 632.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.34 : 1,180.38 = 421.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.34/1,180.38 = 421.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.34x = 1,180.38 × 421.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.34x = 496,975.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,975.39/786.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.01

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