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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.81, 1,181.42 and 378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.81, 1,181.42 and 378.24 is: 566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.81 : 1,181.42 = 378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.81/1,181.42 = 378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.81x = 1,181.42 × 378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.81x = 446,858.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,858.41/788.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.50

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