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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.04, 1,182.78 and 423.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.04, 1,182.78 and 423.24 is: 635.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.04 : 1,182.78 = 423.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.04/1,182.78 = 423.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.04x = 1,182.78 × 423.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.04x = 500,599.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,599.81/788.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.25

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