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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.98, 1,180.88 and 423.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.98, 1,180.88 and 423.22 is: 633.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.98 : 1,180.88 = 423.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.98/1,180.88 = 423.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.98x = 1,180.88 × 423.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.98x = 499,772.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,772.03/788.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.44

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