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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.10, 1,181.31 and 376.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.10, 1,181.31 and 376.37 is: 564.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.10 : 1,181.31 = 376.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.10/1,181.31 = 376.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.10x = 1,181.31 × 376.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.10x = 444,607.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,607.63/788.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.15

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