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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.45, 1,177.59 and 374.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.45, 1,177.59 and 374.34 is: 561.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.45 : 1,177.59 = 374.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.45/1,177.59 = 374.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.45x = 1,177.59 × 374.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.45x = 440,819.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,819.04/785.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.23

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