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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.26, 1,181.43 and 371.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.26, 1,181.43 and 371.23 is: 556.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.26 : 1,181.43 = 371.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.26/1,181.43 = 371.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.26x = 1,181.43 × 371.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.26x = 438,582.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,582.26/788.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.39

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