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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.26, 1,177.18 and 373.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.26, 1,177.18 and 373.98 is: 560.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.26 : 1,177.18 = 373.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.26/1,177.18 = 373.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.26x = 1,177.18 × 373.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.26x = 440,241.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,241.78/785.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.63

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