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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.49, 1,180.67 and 556.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.49, 1,180.67 and 556.12 is: 832.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.49 : 1,180.67 = 556.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.49/1,180.67 = 556.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.49x = 1,180.67 × 556.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.49x = 656,588.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,588.47/788.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.72

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