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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.20, 1,180.08 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.20, 1,180.08 and 354.12 is: 530.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.20 : 1,180.08 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.20/1,180.08 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.20x = 1,180.08 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.20x = 417,889.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,889.93/787.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.86

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