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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.50, 1,179.54 and 422.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.50, 1,179.54 and 422.10 is: 632.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.50 : 1,179.54 = 422.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.50/1,179.54 = 422.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.50x = 1,179.54 × 422.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.50x = 497,883.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,883.83/787.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.23

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