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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.58, 1,181.46 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.58, 1,181.46 and 376.86 is: 564.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.58 : 1,181.46 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.58/1,181.46 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.58x = 1,181.46 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.58x = 445,245.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,245.02/788.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.62

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