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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.73, 1,183.50 and 378.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.73, 1,183.50 and 378.06 is: 567.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.73 : 1,183.50 = 378.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.73/1,183.50 = 378.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.73x = 1,183.50 × 378.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.73x = 447,434.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,434.01/788.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.28

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