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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.69, 1,177.70 and 373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.69, 1,177.70 and 373.96 is: 560.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.69 : 1,177.70 = 373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.69/1,177.70 = 373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.69x = 1,177.70 × 373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.69x = 440,412.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,412.69/785.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.54

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