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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.73, 1,182.20 and 422.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.73, 1,182.20 and 422.62 is: 634.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.73 : 1,182.20 = 422.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.73/1,182.20 = 422.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.73x = 1,182.20 × 422.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.73x = 499,616.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,616.30/787.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.25

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