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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.68, 1,181.85 and 371.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.68, 1,181.85 and 371.43 is: 557.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.68 : 1,181.85 = 371.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.68/1,181.85 = 371.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.68x = 1,181.85 × 371.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.68x = 438,974.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,974.55/787.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.30

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