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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.90, 1,183.47 and 377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.90, 1,183.47 and 377.96 is: 567.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.90 : 1,183.47 = 377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.90/1,183.47 = 377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.90x = 1,183.47 × 377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.90x = 447,307.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,307.28/788.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.00

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