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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.22, 1,180.44 and 613.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.22, 1,180.44 and 613.62 is: 918.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.22 : 1,180.44 = 613.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.22/1,180.44 = 613.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.22x = 1,180.44 × 613.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.22x = 724,341.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,341.59/788.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.96

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