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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.41, 1,180.61 and 376.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.41, 1,180.61 and 376.54 is: 564.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.41 : 1,180.61 = 376.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.41/1,180.61 = 376.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.41x = 1,180.61 × 376.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.41x = 444,539.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,539.10/787.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.56

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