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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.10, 1,181.43 and 402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.10, 1,181.43 and 402.90 is: 603.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.10 : 1,181.43 = 402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.10/1,181.43 = 402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.10x = 1,181.43 × 402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.10x = 475,998.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,998.15/788.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.98

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