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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.46, 1,181.19 and 354.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.46, 1,181.19 and 354.11 is: 531.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.46 : 1,181.19 = 354.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.46/1,181.19 = 354.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.46x = 1,181.19 × 354.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.46x = 418,271.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,271.19/787.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.17

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