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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.94, 1,179.06 and 374.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.94, 1,179.06 and 374.79 is: 562.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.94 : 1,179.06 = 374.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.94/1,179.06 = 374.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.94x = 1,179.06 × 374.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.94x = 441,902.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,902.91/785.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.26

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