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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.70, 1,181.37 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.70, 1,181.37 and 348.72 is: 522.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.70 : 1,181.37 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.70/1,181.37 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.70x = 1,181.37 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.70x = 411,959.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,959.70/787.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.99

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