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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.34, 1,183.14 and 422.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.34, 1,183.14 and 422.39 is: 634.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.34 : 1,183.14 = 422.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.34/1,183.14 = 422.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.34x = 1,183.14 × 422.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.34x = 499,740.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,740.59/787.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.72

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