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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.56, 1,183.44 and 423.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.56, 1,183.44 and 423.64 is: 635.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.56 : 1,183.44 = 423.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.56/1,183.44 = 423.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.56x = 1,183.44 × 423.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.56x = 501,352.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,352.52/788.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.78

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