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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.74, 1,181.37 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.74, 1,181.37 and 445.50 is: 668.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.74 : 1,181.37 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.74/1,181.37 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.74x = 1,181.37 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.74x = 526,300.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,300.34/787.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.11

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