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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.59, 1,176.77 and 373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.59, 1,176.77 and 373.48 is: 559.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.59 : 1,176.77 = 373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.59/1,176.77 = 373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.59x = 1,176.77 × 373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.59x = 439,498.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,498.05/785.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.45

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