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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.02, 1,181.49 and 403.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.02, 1,181.49 and 403.18 is: 604.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.02 : 1,181.49 = 403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.02/1,181.49 = 403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.02x = 1,181.49 × 403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.02x = 476,353.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,353.14/788.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.49

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