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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.12, 1,180.34 and 396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.12, 1,180.34 and 396.88 is: 595.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.12 : 1,180.34 = 396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.12/1,180.34 = 396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.12x = 1,180.34 × 396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.12x = 468,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,453.34/787.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.15

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