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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.24, 1,178.63 and 374.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.24, 1,178.63 and 374.66 is: 562.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.24 : 1,178.63 = 374.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.24/1,178.63 = 374.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.24x = 1,178.63 × 374.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.24x = 441,585.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,585.52/785.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.36

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