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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.16, 1,181.27 and 422.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.16, 1,181.27 and 422.21 is: 633.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.16 : 1,181.27 = 422.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.16/1,181.27 = 422.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.16x = 1,181.27 × 422.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.16x = 498,744.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,744.01/787.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.60

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