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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.57, 1,181.93 and 372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.57, 1,181.93 and 372.33 is: 558.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.57 : 1,181.93 = 372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.57/1,181.93 = 372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.57x = 1,181.93 × 372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.57x = 440,066.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,066.14/788.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.06

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