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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.86, 1,180.44 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.86, 1,180.44 and 355.32 is: 532.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.86 : 1,180.44 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.86/1,180.44 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.86x = 1,180.44 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.86x = 419,433.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,433.94/787.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.37

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