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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.05, 1,177.80 and 373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.05, 1,177.80 and 373.60 is: 560.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.05 : 1,177.80 = 373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.05/1,177.80 = 373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.05x = 1,177.80 × 373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.05x = 440,026.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,026.08/785.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.51

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