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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.04, 1,176.65 and 373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.04, 1,176.65 and 373.23 is: 559.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.04 : 1,176.65 = 373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.04/1,176.65 = 373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.04x = 1,176.65 × 373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.04x = 439,164.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,164.97/785.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.42

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