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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.91, 1,181.70 and 354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.91, 1,181.70 and 354.96 is: 532.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.91 : 1,181.70 = 354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.91/1,181.70 = 354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.91x = 1,181.70 × 354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.91x = 419,456.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,456.23/787.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.37

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