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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.40, 1,179.49 and 375.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.40, 1,179.49 and 375.29 is: 562.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.40 : 1,179.49 = 375.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.40/1,179.49 = 375.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.40x = 1,179.49 × 375.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.40x = 442,650.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,650.80/787.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.17

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