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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.03, 1,182.95 and 423.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.03, 1,182.95 and 423.53 is: 635.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.03 : 1,182.95 = 423.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.03/1,182.95 = 423.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.03x = 1,182.95 × 423.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.03x = 501,015.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,015.19/788.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.78

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