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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.72, 1,182.18 and 556.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.72, 1,182.18 and 556.70 is: 834.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.72 : 1,182.18 = 556.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.72/1,182.18 = 556.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.72x = 1,182.18 × 556.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.72x = 658,119.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,119.61/788.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.41

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