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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.87, 1,178.03 and 374.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.87, 1,178.03 and 374.90 is: 561.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.87 : 1,178.03 = 374.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.87/1,178.03 = 374.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.87x = 1,178.03 × 374.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.87x = 441,638.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,638.49/785.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.98

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