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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.52, 1,181.68 and 402.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.52, 1,181.68 and 402.76 is: 604.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.52 : 1,181.68 = 402.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.52/1,181.68 = 402.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.52x = 1,181.68 × 402.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.52x = 475,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,933.44/787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.34

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