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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.36, 1,177.23 and 373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.36, 1,177.23 and 373.88 is: 560.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.36 : 1,177.23 = 373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.36/1,177.23 = 373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.36x = 1,177.23 × 373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.36x = 440,142.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,142.75/785.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.43

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