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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.50, 1,180.40 and 376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.50, 1,180.40 and 376.02 is: 563.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.50 : 1,180.40 = 376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.50/1,180.40 = 376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.50x = 1,180.40 × 376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.50x = 443,852.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,852.13/787.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.62

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