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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.31, 1,180.40 and 527.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.31, 1,180.40 and 527.89 is: 790.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.31 : 1,180.40 = 527.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.31/1,180.40 = 527.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.31x = 1,180.40 × 527.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.31x = 623,121.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,121.36/788.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.45

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