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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.21, 1,182.87 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.21, 1,182.87 and 377.46 is: 565.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.21 : 1,182.87 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.21/1,182.87 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.21x = 1,182.87 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.21x = 446,486.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,486.11/789.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.74

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