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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.10, 1,180.71 and 376.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.10, 1,180.71 and 376.43 is: 564.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.10 : 1,180.71 = 376.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.10/1,180.71 = 376.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.10x = 1,180.71 × 376.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.10x = 444,448.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,448.76/787.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.67

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