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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.11, 1,180.37 and 377.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.11, 1,180.37 and 377.54 is: 565.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.11 : 1,180.37 = 377.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.11/1,180.37 = 377.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.11x = 1,180.37 × 377.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.11x = 445,643.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,643.00/788.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.46

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