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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.01, 1,182.67 and 377.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.01, 1,182.67 and 377.27 is: 565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.01 : 1,182.67 = 377.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.01/1,182.67 = 377.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.01x = 1,182.67 × 377.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.01x = 446,185.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,185.91/789.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.50

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