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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.19, 1,180.24 and 376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.19, 1,180.24 and 376.04 is: 563.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.19 : 1,180.24 = 376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.19/1,180.24 = 376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.19x = 1,180.24 × 376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.19x = 443,817.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,817.45/787.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.80

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