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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.81, 1,180.27 and 374.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.81, 1,180.27 and 374.83 is: 562.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.81 : 1,180.27 = 374.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.81/1,180.27 = 374.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.81x = 1,180.27 × 374.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.81x = 442,398.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,398.12/786.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.27

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