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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.58, 1,181.37 and 354.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.58, 1,181.37 and 354.30 is: 531.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.58 : 1,181.37 = 354.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.58/1,181.37 = 354.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.58x = 1,181.37 × 354.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.58x = 418,559.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,559.39/787.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.45

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