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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.35, 1,178.03 and 374.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.35, 1,178.03 and 374.68 is: 562.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.35 : 1,178.03 = 374.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.35/1,178.03 = 374.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.35x = 1,178.03 × 374.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.35x = 441,384.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,384.28/785.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.02

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