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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.67, 1,178.07 and 374.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.67, 1,178.07 and 374.41 is: 561.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.67 : 1,178.07 = 374.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.67/1,178.07 = 374.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.67x = 1,178.07 × 374.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.67x = 441,081.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,081.19/785.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.41

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