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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.86, 1,183.29 and 275.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.86, 1,183.29 and 275.74 is: 413.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.86 : 1,183.29 = 275.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.86/1,183.29 = 275.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.86x = 1,183.29 × 275.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.86x = 326,280.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,280.38/788.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.61

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