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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.20, 1,183.02 and 423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.20, 1,183.02 and 423.40 is: 635.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.20 : 1,183.02 = 423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.20/1,183.02 = 423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.20x = 1,183.02 × 423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.20x = 500,890.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,890.67/788.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.49

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