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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.87, 1,181.23 and 377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.87, 1,181.23 and 377.30 is: 565.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.87 : 1,181.23 = 377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.87/1,181.23 = 377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.87x = 1,181.23 × 377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.87x = 445,671.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,671.52/787.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.67

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