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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.44, 1,183.32 and 402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.44, 1,183.32 and 402.96 is: 605.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.44 : 1,183.32 = 402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.44/1,183.32 = 402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.44x = 1,183.32 × 402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.44x = 476,830.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,830.63/787.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.55

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