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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.91, 1,180.36 and 402.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.91, 1,180.36 and 402.43 is: 603.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.91 : 1,180.36 = 402.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.91/1,180.36 = 402.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.91x = 1,180.36 × 402.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.91x = 475,012.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,012.27/786.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.64

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