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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.08, 1,180.15 and 348.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.08, 1,180.15 and 348.11 is: 521.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.08 : 1,180.15 = 348.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.08/1,180.15 = 348.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.08x = 1,180.15 × 348.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.08x = 410,824.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,824.10/787.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.96

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