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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.98, 1,179.38 and 422.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.98, 1,179.38 and 422.22 is: 631.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.98 : 1,179.38 = 422.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.98/1,179.38 = 422.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.98x = 1,179.38 × 422.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.98x = 497,957.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,957.82/787.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.94

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