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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.48, 1,181.22 and 376.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.48, 1,181.22 and 376.66 is: 564.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.48 : 1,181.22 = 376.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.48/1,181.22 = 376.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.48x = 1,181.22 × 376.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.48x = 444,918.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,918.33/787.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.99

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