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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.03, 1,180.04 and 376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.03, 1,180.04 and 376.16 is: 564.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.03 : 1,180.04 = 376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.03/1,180.04 = 376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.03x = 1,180.04 × 376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.03x = 443,884.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,884.79/787.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.00

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