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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.72, 1,178.72 and 374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.72, 1,178.72 and 374.76 is: 562.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.72 : 1,178.72 = 374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.72/1,178.72 = 374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.72x = 1,178.72 × 374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.72x = 441,737.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,737.11/785.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.21

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