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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.50, 1,182.84 and 403.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.50, 1,182.84 and 403.84 is: 605.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.50 : 1,182.84 = 403.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.50/1,182.84 = 403.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.50x = 1,182.84 × 403.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.50x = 477,678.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,678.11/788.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.81

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