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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.14, 1,181.01 and 354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.14, 1,181.01 and 354.20 is: 531.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.14 : 1,181.01 = 354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.14/1,181.01 = 354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.14x = 1,181.01 × 354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.14x = 418,307.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,307.84/787.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.43

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