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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.42, 1,181.64 and 377.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.42, 1,181.64 and 377.21 is: 565.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.42 : 1,181.64 = 377.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.42/1,181.64 = 377.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.42x = 1,181.64 × 377.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.42x = 445,726.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,726.42/788.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.34

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