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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.01, 1,180.71 and 421.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.01, 1,180.71 and 421.70 is: 632.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.01 : 1,180.71 = 421.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.01/1,180.71 = 421.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.01x = 1,180.71 × 421.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.01x = 497,899.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,899.50/787.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.65

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