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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.07, 1,181.06 and 376.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.07, 1,181.06 and 376.30 is: 564.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.07 : 1,181.06 = 376.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.07/1,181.06 = 376.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.07x = 1,181.06 × 376.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.07x = 444,432.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,432.88/787.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.67

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