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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.52, 1,183.14 and 404.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.52, 1,183.14 and 404.04 is: 606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.52 : 1,183.14 = 404.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.52/1,183.14 = 404.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.52x = 1,183.14 × 404.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.52x = 478,035.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,035.89/788.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.24

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