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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.12, 1,179.83 and 376.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.12, 1,179.83 and 376.11 is: 563.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.12 : 1,179.83 = 376.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.12/1,179.83 = 376.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.12x = 1,179.83 × 376.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.12x = 443,746.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,746.80/787.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.76

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