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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.88, 1,182.26 and 371.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.88, 1,182.26 and 371.34 is: 557.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.88 : 1,182.26 = 371.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.88/1,182.26 = 371.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.88x = 1,182.26 × 371.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.88x = 439,021.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,021.36/787.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.22

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