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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.65, 1,181.46 and 423.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.65, 1,181.46 and 423.15 is: 634.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.65 : 1,181.46 = 423.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.65/1,181.46 = 423.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.65x = 1,181.46 × 423.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.65x = 499,934.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,934.80/787.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.72

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