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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.48, 1,184.04 and 422.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.48, 1,184.04 and 422.96 is: 635.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.48 : 1,184.04 = 422.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.48/1,184.04 = 422.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.48x = 1,184.04 × 422.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.48x = 500,801.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,801.56/787.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.95

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