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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.07, 1,180.74 and 354.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.07, 1,180.74 and 354.23 is: 531.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.07 : 1,180.74 = 354.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.07/1,180.74 = 354.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.07x = 1,180.74 × 354.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.07x = 418,253.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,253.53/787.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.41

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