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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.43, 1,182.06 and 625.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.43, 1,182.06 and 625.23 is: 938.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.43 : 1,182.06 = 625.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.43/1,182.06 = 625.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.43x = 1,182.06 × 625.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.43x = 739,059.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,059.37/787.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.58

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