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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.35, 1,180.87 and 397.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.35, 1,180.87 and 397.25 is: 595.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.35 : 1,180.87 = 397.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.35/1,180.87 = 397.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.35x = 1,180.87 × 397.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.35x = 469,093.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,093.71/787.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.79

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