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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.90, 1,180.24 and 375.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.90, 1,180.24 and 375.79 is: 562.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.90 : 1,180.24 = 375.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.90/1,180.24 = 375.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.90x = 1,180.24 × 375.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.90x = 443,522.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,522.39/787.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.92

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