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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.40, 1,181.11 and 402.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.40, 1,181.11 and 402.92 is: 604.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.40 : 1,181.11 = 402.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.40/1,181.11 = 402.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.40x = 1,181.11 × 402.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.40x = 475,892.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,892.84/787.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.39

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