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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.45, 1,183.08 and 403.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.45, 1,183.08 and 403.70 is: 605.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.45 : 1,183.08 = 403.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.45/1,183.08 = 403.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.45x = 1,183.08 × 403.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.45x = 477,603.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,603.48/788.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.75

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