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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.50, 1,181.96 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.50, 1,181.96 and 377.52 is: 565.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.50 : 1,181.96 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.50/1,181.96 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.50x = 1,181.96 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.50x = 446,213.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,213.54/788.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.90

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