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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.95, 1,179.08 and 375.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.95, 1,179.08 and 375.55 is: 563.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.95 : 1,179.08 = 375.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.95/1,179.08 = 375.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.95x = 1,179.08 × 375.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.95x = 442,803.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,803.49/785.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.40

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