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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.01, 1,180.61 and 421.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.01, 1,180.61 and 421.29 is: 631.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.01 : 1,180.61 = 421.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.01/1,180.61 = 421.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.01x = 1,180.61 × 421.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.01x = 497,377.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,377.08/787.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.99

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