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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.19, 1,180.49 and 377.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.19, 1,180.49 and 377.62 is: 565.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.19 : 1,180.49 = 377.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.19/1,180.49 = 377.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.19x = 1,180.49 × 377.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.19x = 445,776.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,776.63/788.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.57

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