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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.90, 1,183.88 and 423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.90, 1,183.88 and 423.80 is: 635.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.90 : 1,183.88 = 423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.90/1,183.88 = 423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.90x = 1,183.88 × 423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.90x = 501,723.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,723.48/788.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.98

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