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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.27, 1,180.91 and 354.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.27, 1,180.91 and 354.13 is: 531.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.27 : 1,180.91 = 354.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.27/1,180.91 = 354.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.27x = 1,180.91 × 354.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.27x = 418,195.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,195.66/787.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.20

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