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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.00, 1,182.69 and 377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.00, 1,182.69 and 377.26 is: 566.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.00 : 1,182.69 = 377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.00/1,182.69 = 377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.00x = 1,182.69 × 377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.00x = 446,178.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,178.14/788.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.21

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