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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.76, 1,182.27 and 422.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.76, 1,182.27 and 422.81 is: 634.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.76 : 1,182.27 = 422.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.76/1,182.27 = 422.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.76x = 1,182.27 × 422.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.76x = 499,875.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,875.58/787.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.55

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