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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788, 1,181.22 and 377.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788, 1,181.22 and 377.02 is: 565.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788 : 1,181.22 = 377.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788/1,181.22 = 377.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788x = 1,181.22 × 377.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788x = 445,343.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,343.56/788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.16

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