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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.04, 1,182.09 and 557.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.04, 1,182.09 and 557.22 is: 835.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.04 : 1,182.09 = 557.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.04/1,182.09 = 557.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.04x = 1,182.09 × 557.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.04x = 658,684.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,684.19/788.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.85

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