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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.74, 1,181.04 and 556.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.74, 1,181.04 and 556.38 is: 833.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.74 : 1,181.04 = 556.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.74/1,181.04 = 556.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.74x = 1,181.04 × 556.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.74x = 657,107.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,107.04/788.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.11

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