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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.75, 1,180.10 and 376.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.75, 1,180.10 and 376.07 is: 563.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.75 : 1,180.10 = 376.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.75/1,180.10 = 376.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.75x = 1,180.10 × 376.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.75x = 443,795.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,795.25/787.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.37

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