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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.02, 1,178.82 and 375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.02, 1,178.82 and 375.08 is: 562.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.02 : 1,178.82 = 375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.02/1,178.82 = 375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.02x = 1,178.82 × 375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.02x = 442,145.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,145.91/786.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.52

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