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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.41, 1,182.79 and 377.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.41, 1,182.79 and 377.65 is: 565.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.41 : 1,182.79 = 377.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.41/1,182.79 = 377.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.41x = 1,182.79 × 377.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.41x = 446,673.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,673.82/789.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.83

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