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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.75, 1,183.85 and 399.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.75, 1,183.85 and 399.03 is: 598.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.75 : 1,183.85 = 399.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.75/1,183.85 = 399.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.75x = 1,183.85 × 399.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.75x = 472,385.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,385.75/788.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.91

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