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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.12, 1,179.13 and 370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.12, 1,179.13 and 370.10 is: 554.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.12 : 1,179.13 = 370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.12/1,179.13 = 370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.12x = 1,179.13 × 370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.12x = 436,397.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,397.87/787.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.43

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