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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.43, 1,178.15 and 373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.43, 1,178.15 and 373.34 is: 560.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.43 : 1,178.15 = 373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.43/1,178.15 = 373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.43x = 1,178.15 × 373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.43x = 439,851.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,851.60/785.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.01

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