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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.03, 1,180.55 and 354.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.03, 1,180.55 and 354.19 is: 531.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.03 : 1,180.55 = 354.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.03/1,180.55 = 354.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.03x = 1,180.55 × 354.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.03x = 418,139.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,139.00/787.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.29

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