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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.85, 1,181.78 and 376.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.85, 1,181.78 and 376.89 is: 565.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.85 : 1,181.78 = 376.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.85/1,181.78 = 376.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.85x = 1,181.78 × 376.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.85x = 445,399.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,399.18/787.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.34

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