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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.78, 1,181.36 and 378.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.78, 1,181.36 and 378.20 is: 566.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.78 : 1,181.36 = 378.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.78/1,181.36 = 378.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.78x = 1,181.36 × 378.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.78x = 446,790.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,790.35/788.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.43

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