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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.02, 1,181.40 and 398.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.02, 1,181.40 and 398.02 is: 596.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.02 : 1,181.40 = 398.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.02/1,181.40 = 398.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.02x = 1,181.40 × 398.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.02x = 470,220.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,220.83/788.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.71

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