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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.52, 1,183.32 and 423.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.52, 1,183.32 and 423.42 is: 635.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.52 : 1,183.32 = 423.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.52/1,183.32 = 423.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.52x = 1,183.32 × 423.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.52x = 501,041.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,041.35/788.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.42

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