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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.32, 1,180.98 and 353.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.32, 1,180.98 and 353.97 is: 530.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.32 : 1,180.98 = 353.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.32/1,180.98 = 353.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.32x = 1,180.98 × 353.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.32x = 418,031.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,031.49/787.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.96

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