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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.85, 1,181.75 and 423.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.85, 1,181.75 and 423.35 is: 635.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.85 : 1,181.75 = 423.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.85/1,181.75 = 423.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.85x = 1,181.75 × 423.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.85x = 500,285.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,285.84/787.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.01

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