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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.91, 1,183.01 and 398.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.91, 1,183.01 and 398.67 is: 597.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.91 : 1,183.01 = 398.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.91/1,183.01 = 398.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.91x = 1,183.01 × 398.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.91x = 471,628.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,628.60/788.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.82

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