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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.63, 1,178.89 and 369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.63, 1,178.89 and 369.09 is: 553.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.63 : 1,178.89 = 369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.63/1,178.89 = 369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.63x = 1,178.89 × 369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.63x = 435,115.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,115.59/785.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.84

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