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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.61, 1,182.96 and 338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.61, 1,182.96 and 338.07 is: 507.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.61 : 1,182.96 = 338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.61/1,182.96 = 338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.61x = 1,182.96 × 338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.61x = 399,923.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,923.29/788.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.12

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