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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.91, 1,181.86 and 403.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.91, 1,181.86 and 403.43 is: 605.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.91 : 1,181.86 = 403.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.91/1,181.86 = 403.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.91x = 1,181.86 × 403.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.91x = 476,797.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,797.78/787.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.14

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