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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.89, 1,181.86 and 355.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.89, 1,181.86 and 355.05 is: 532.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.89 : 1,181.86 = 355.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.89/1,181.86 = 355.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.89x = 1,181.86 × 355.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.89x = 419,618.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,618.51/787.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.58

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