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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.41, 1,182.77 and 423.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.41, 1,182.77 and 423.61 is: 635.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.41 : 1,182.77 = 423.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.41/1,182.77 = 423.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.41x = 1,182.77 × 423.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.41x = 501,033.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,033.20/788.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.50

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