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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.51, 1,178.23 and 374.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.51, 1,178.23 and 374.93 is: 562.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.51 : 1,178.23 = 374.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.51/1,178.23 = 374.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.51x = 1,178.23 × 374.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.51x = 441,753.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,753.77/785.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.38

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