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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.71, 1,183.83 and 423.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.71, 1,183.83 and 423.76 is: 636.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.71 : 1,183.83 = 423.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.71/1,183.83 = 423.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.71x = 1,183.83 × 423.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.71x = 501,659.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,659.80/788.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.05

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