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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.76, 1,182.30 and 377.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.76, 1,182.30 and 377.03 is: 565.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.76 : 1,182.30 = 377.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.76/1,182.30 = 377.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.76x = 1,182.30 × 377.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.76x = 445,754.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,754.77/788.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.13

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