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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.20, 1,180.88 and 354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.20, 1,180.88 and 354.26 is: 531.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.20 : 1,180.88 = 354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.20/1,180.88 = 354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.20x = 1,180.88 × 354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.20x = 418,330.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,330.87/787.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.42

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