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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.46, 1,180.95 and 377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.46, 1,180.95 and 377.34 is: 565.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.46 : 1,180.95 = 377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.46/1,180.95 = 377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.46x = 1,180.95 × 377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.46x = 445,619.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,619.67/788.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.18

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