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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.92, 1,182.42 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.92, 1,182.42 and 355.32 is: 533.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.92 : 1,182.42 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.92/1,182.42 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.92x = 1,182.42 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.92x = 420,137.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,137.47/787.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.22

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