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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.13, 1,182.19 and 275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.13, 1,182.19 and 275.13 is: 412.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.13 : 1,182.19 = 275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.13/1,182.19 = 275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.13x = 1,182.19 × 275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.13x = 325,255.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,255.93/788.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.69

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