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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.01, 1,181.17 and 376.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.01, 1,181.17 and 376.27 is: 564.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.01 : 1,181.17 = 376.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.01/1,181.17 = 376.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.01x = 1,181.17 × 376.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.01x = 444,442.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,442.73/788.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.01

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