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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.95, 1,180.67 and 376.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.95, 1,180.67 and 376.03 is: 564.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.95 : 1,180.67 = 376.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.95/1,180.67 = 376.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.95x = 1,180.67 × 376.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.95x = 443,965.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,965.33/786.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.16

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