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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.23, 1,180.98 and 544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.23, 1,180.98 and 544.32 is: 815.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.23 : 1,180.98 = 544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.23/1,180.98 = 544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.23x = 1,180.98 × 544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.23x = 642,831.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,831.03/788.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.54

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