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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.46, 1,180.32 and 354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.46, 1,180.32 and 354.56 is: 531.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.46 : 1,180.32 = 354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.46/1,180.32 = 354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.46x = 1,180.32 × 354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.46x = 418,494.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,494.26/787.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.45

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