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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.49, 1,179 and 374.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.49, 1,179 and 374.91 is: 562.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.49 : 1,179 = 374.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.49/1,179 = 374.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.49x = 1,179 × 374.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.49x = 442,018.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,018.89/785.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.73

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