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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.87, 1,178.04 and 374.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.87, 1,178.04 and 374.29 is: 561.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.87 : 1,178.04 = 374.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.87/1,178.04 = 374.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.87x = 1,178.04 × 374.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.87x = 440,928.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,928.59/784.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.79

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