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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.02, 1,176.90 and 374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.02, 1,176.90 and 374.08 is: 560.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.02 : 1,176.90 = 374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.02/1,176.90 = 374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.02x = 1,176.90 × 374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.02x = 440,254.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,254.75/785.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.82

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