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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.60, 1,180.50 and 421.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.60, 1,180.50 and 421.50 is: 632.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.60 : 1,180.50 = 421.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.60/1,180.50 = 421.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.60x = 1,180.50 × 421.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.60x = 497,580.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,580.75/786.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.57

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