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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.18, 1,181.66 and 625.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.18, 1,181.66 and 625.37 is: 937.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.18 : 1,181.66 = 625.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.18/1,181.66 = 625.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.18x = 1,181.66 × 625.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.18x = 738,965.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,965.68/788.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.57

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