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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.35, 1,180.19 and 375.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.35, 1,180.19 and 375.92 is: 563.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.35 : 1,180.19 = 375.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.35/1,180.19 = 375.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.35x = 1,180.19 × 375.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.35x = 443,655.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,655.15/787.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.48

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