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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.06, 1,182.25 and 641.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.06, 1,182.25 and 641.44 is: 962.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.06 : 1,182.25 = 641.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.06/1,182.25 = 641.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.06x = 1,182.25 × 641.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.06x = 758,344.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,344.44/788.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.29

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