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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.27, 1,182.04 and 377.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.27, 1,182.04 and 377.21 is: 566.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.27 : 1,182.04 = 377.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.27/1,182.04 = 377.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.27x = 1,182.04 × 377.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.27x = 445,874.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,874.79/787.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.36

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