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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.89, 1,182.18 and 398.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.89, 1,182.18 and 398.25 is: 597.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.89 : 1,182.18 = 398.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.89/1,182.18 = 398.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.89x = 1,182.18 × 398.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.89x = 470,803.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,803.19/787.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.55

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