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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.68, 1,181.30 and 376.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.68, 1,181.30 and 376.00 is: 563.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.68 : 1,181.30 = 376.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.68/1,181.30 = 376.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.68x = 1,181.30 × 376.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.68x = 444,163.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,163.97/787.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.89

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