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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.43, 1,179.31 and 375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.43, 1,179.31 and 375.24 is: 561.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.43 : 1,179.31 = 375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.43/1,179.31 = 375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.43x = 1,179.31 × 375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.43x = 442,523.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,523.35/787.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.99

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