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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.13, 1,177.27 and 374.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.13, 1,177.27 and 374.37 is: 561.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.13 : 1,177.27 = 374.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.13/1,177.27 = 374.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.13x = 1,177.27 × 374.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.13x = 440,734.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,734.57/785.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.35

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