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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.02, 1,180.08 and 375.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.02, 1,180.08 and 375.84 is: 563.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.02 : 1,180.08 = 375.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.02/1,180.08 = 375.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.02x = 1,180.08 × 375.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.02x = 443,521.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,521.27/787.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.55

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