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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.79, 1,181.17 and 376.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.79, 1,181.17 and 376.91 is: 565.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.79 : 1,181.17 = 376.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.79/1,181.17 = 376.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.79x = 1,181.17 × 376.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.79x = 445,192.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,192.90/787.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.12

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