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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.87, 1,179.54 and 375.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.87, 1,179.54 and 375.29 is: 563.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.87 : 1,179.54 = 375.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.87/1,179.54 = 375.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.87x = 1,179.54 × 375.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.87x = 442,669.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,669.57/785.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.29

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