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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.88, 1,180.02 and 567.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.88, 1,180.02 and 567.16 is: 849.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.88 : 1,180.02 = 567.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.88/1,180.02 = 567.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.88x = 1,180.02 × 567.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.88x = 669,260.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,260.14/787.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.44

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