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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.26, 1,176.31 and 374.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.26, 1,176.31 and 374.79 is: 561.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.26 : 1,176.31 = 374.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.26/1,176.31 = 374.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.26x = 1,176.31 × 374.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.26x = 440,869.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,869.22/785.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.43

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