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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.72, 1,181.40 and 355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.72, 1,181.40 and 355 is: 532.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.72 : 1,181.40 = 355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.72/1,181.40 = 355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.72x = 1,181.40 × 355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.72x = 419,397.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,397.00/787.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.42

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