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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.57, 1,177.88 and 375.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.57, 1,177.88 and 375.03 is: 562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.57 : 1,177.88 = 375.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.57/1,177.88 = 375.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.57x = 1,177.88 × 375.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.57x = 441,738.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,738.46/785.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.32

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