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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.63, 1,180.41 and 421.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.63, 1,180.41 and 421.63 is: 631.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.63 : 1,180.41 = 421.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.63/1,180.41 = 421.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.63x = 1,180.41 × 421.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.63x = 497,696.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,696.27/787.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.89

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