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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.88, 1,182.12 and 634.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.88, 1,182.12 and 634.08 is: 950.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.88 : 1,182.12 = 634.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.88/1,182.12 = 634.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.88x = 1,182.12 × 634.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.88x = 749,558.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,558.65/788.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.16

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