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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.12, 1,182.52 and 377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.12, 1,182.52 and 377.26 is: 566.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.12 : 1,182.52 = 377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.12/1,182.52 = 377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.12x = 1,182.52 × 377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.12x = 446,117.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,117.50/788.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.05

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