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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.88, 1,180.44 and 376.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.88, 1,180.44 and 376.06 is: 564.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.88 : 1,180.44 = 376.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.88/1,180.44 = 376.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.88x = 1,180.44 × 376.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.88x = 443,916.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,916.27/786.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.15

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