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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.49, 1,181.14 and 376.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.49, 1,181.14 and 376.01 is: 563.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.49 : 1,181.14 = 376.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.49/1,181.14 = 376.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.49x = 1,181.14 × 376.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.49x = 444,120.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,120.45/787.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.97

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