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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.26, 1,181.28 and 623.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.26, 1,181.28 and 623.00 is: 933.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.26 : 1,181.28 = 623.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.26/1,181.28 = 623.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.26x = 1,181.28 × 623.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.26x = 735,931.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,931.37/788.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.62

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