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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.69, 1,179.97 and 370.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.69, 1,179.97 and 370.65 is: 555.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.69 : 1,179.97 = 370.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.69/1,179.97 = 370.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.69x = 1,179.97 × 370.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.69x = 437,355.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,355.88/787.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.24

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