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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.10, 1,177.85 and 374.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.10, 1,177.85 and 374.55 is: 561.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.10 : 1,177.85 = 374.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.10/1,177.85 = 374.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.10x = 1,177.85 × 374.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.10x = 441,163.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,163.72/785.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.92

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