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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.04, 1,180.94 and 422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.04, 1,180.94 and 422.52 is: 633.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.04 : 1,180.94 = 422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.04/1,180.94 = 422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.04x = 1,180.94 × 422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.04x = 498,970.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,970.77/788.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.18

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