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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.40, 1,178.50 and 374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.40, 1,178.50 and 374.46 is: 561.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.40 : 1,178.50 = 374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.40/1,178.50 = 374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.40x = 1,178.50 × 374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.40x = 441,296.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,296.46/785.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.88

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