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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.05, 1,180.97 and 557.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.05, 1,180.97 and 557.42 is: 836.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.05 : 1,180.97 = 557.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.05/1,180.97 = 557.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.05x = 1,180.97 × 557.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.05x = 658,292.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,292.03/787.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.40

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