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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.45, 1,178.33 and 375.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.45, 1,178.33 and 375.05 is: 562.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.45 : 1,178.33 = 375.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.45/1,178.33 = 375.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.45x = 1,178.33 × 375.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.45x = 441,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,924.90/785.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.64

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