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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.49, 1,177.47 and 374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.49, 1,177.47 and 374.52 is: 561.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.49 : 1,177.47 = 374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.49/1,177.47 = 374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.49x = 1,177.47 × 374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.49x = 440,986.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,986.06/785.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.42

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