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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.38, 1,180.71 and 422.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.38, 1,180.71 and 422.34 is: 633.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.38 : 1,180.71 = 422.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.38/1,180.71 = 422.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.38x = 1,180.71 × 422.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.38x = 498,661.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,661.06/787.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.32

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