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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.72, 1,180.50 and 354.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.72, 1,180.50 and 354.64 is: 531.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.72 : 1,180.50 = 354.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.72/1,180.50 = 354.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.72x = 1,180.50 × 354.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.72x = 418,652.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,652.52/787.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.47

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