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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.46, 1,180.78 and 354.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.46, 1,180.78 and 354.38 is: 531.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.46 : 1,180.78 = 354.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.46/1,180.78 = 354.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.46x = 1,180.78 × 354.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.46x = 418,438.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,438.03/787.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.38

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