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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.26, 1,181.16 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.26, 1,181.16 and 354.60 is: 532.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.26 : 1,181.16 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.26/1,181.16 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.26x = 1,181.16 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.26x = 418,839.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,839.34/787.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.02

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