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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787, 1,181.04 and 376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787, 1,181.04 and 376.48 is: 564.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787 : 1,181.04 = 376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787/1,181.04 = 376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787x = 1,181.04 × 376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787x = 444,637.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,637.94/787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.98

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