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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.19, 1,180.04 and 422.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.19, 1,180.04 and 422.01 is: 632.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.19 : 1,180.04 = 422.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.19/1,180.04 = 422.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.19x = 1,180.04 × 422.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.19x = 497,986.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,986.57/787.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.62

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