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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.54, 1,181.97 and 423.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.54, 1,181.97 and 423.50 is: 634.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.54 : 1,181.97 = 423.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.54/1,181.97 = 423.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.54x = 1,181.97 × 423.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.54x = 500,558.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,558.39/788.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.80

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