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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.02, 1,180.91 and 557.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.02, 1,180.91 and 557.38 is: 836.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.02 : 1,180.91 = 557.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.02/1,180.91 = 557.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.02x = 1,180.91 × 557.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.02x = 658,215.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,215.62/787.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.34

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