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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.44, 1,181.50 and 376.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.44, 1,181.50 and 376.58 is: 565.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.44 : 1,181.50 = 376.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.44/1,181.50 = 376.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.44x = 1,181.50 × 376.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.44x = 444,929.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,929.27/787.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.03

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