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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.33, 1,180.53 and 348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.33, 1,180.53 and 348.36 is: 522.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.33 : 1,180.53 = 348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.33/1,180.53 = 348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.33x = 1,180.53 × 348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.33x = 411,247.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,247.69/787.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.33

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