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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.74, 1,181.99 and 423.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.74, 1,181.99 and 423.83 is: 635.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.74 : 1,181.99 = 423.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.74/1,181.99 = 423.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.74x = 1,181.99 × 423.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.74x = 500,966.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,966.84/788.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.15

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