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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.61, 1,178.43 and 374.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.61, 1,178.43 and 374.94 is: 562.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.61 : 1,178.43 = 374.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.61/1,178.43 = 374.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.61x = 1,178.43 × 374.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.61x = 441,840.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,840.54/785.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.42

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