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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.02, 1,179.99 and 402.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.02, 1,179.99 and 402.18 is: 602.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.02 : 1,179.99 = 402.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.02/1,179.99 = 402.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.02x = 1,179.99 × 402.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.02x = 474,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,568.38/787.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.99

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