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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.16, 1,180.74 and 375.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.16, 1,180.74 and 375.05 is: 562.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.16 : 1,180.74 = 375.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.16/1,180.74 = 375.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.16x = 1,180.74 × 375.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.16x = 442,830.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,830.63/787.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.57

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