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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.64, 1,181.28 and 642.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.64, 1,181.28 and 642.80 is: 962.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.64 : 1,181.28 = 642.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.64/1,181.28 = 642.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.64x = 1,181.28 × 642.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.64x = 759,326.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,326.78/788.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.83

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