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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.70, 1,178.55 and 373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.70, 1,178.55 and 373.68 is: 560.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.70 : 1,178.55 = 373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.70/1,178.55 = 373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.70x = 1,178.55 × 373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.70x = 440,400.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,400.56/785.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.52

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