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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.54, 1,183.21 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.54, 1,183.21 and 424.04 is: 636.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.54 : 1,183.21 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.54/1,183.21 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.54x = 1,183.21 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.54x = 501,721.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,721.39/788.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.27

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