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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.12, 1,180.63 and 371.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.12, 1,180.63 and 371.10 is: 555.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.12 : 1,180.63 = 371.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.12/1,180.63 = 371.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.12x = 1,180.63 × 371.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.12x = 438,131.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,131.79/788.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.92

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