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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.10, 1,179.99 and 402.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.10, 1,179.99 and 402.54 is: 602.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.10 : 1,179.99 = 402.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.10/1,179.99 = 402.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.10x = 1,179.99 × 402.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.10x = 474,993.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,993.17/788.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.71

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