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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.24, 1,181.86 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.24, 1,181.86 and 377.16 is: 565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.24 : 1,181.86 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.24/1,181.86 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.24x = 1,181.86 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.24x = 445,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,750.32/788.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.50

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