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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.04, 1,180.63 and 376.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.04, 1,180.63 and 376.51 is: 564.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.04 : 1,180.63 = 376.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.04/1,180.63 = 376.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.04x = 1,180.63 × 376.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.04x = 444,516.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,516.05/787.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.79

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