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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.56, 1,181.64 and 422.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.56, 1,181.64 and 422.28 is: 633.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.56 : 1,181.64 = 422.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.56/1,181.64 = 422.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.56x = 1,181.64 × 422.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.56x = 498,982.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,982.94/787.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.58

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