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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.63, 1,182.36 and 423.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.63, 1,182.36 and 423.13 is: 635.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.63 : 1,182.36 = 423.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.63/1,182.36 = 423.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.63x = 1,182.36 × 423.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.63x = 500,291.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,291.99/787.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.19

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