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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.04, 1,178.82 and 374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.04, 1,178.82 and 374.96 is: 562.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.04 : 1,178.82 = 374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.04/1,178.82 = 374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.04x = 1,178.82 × 374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.04x = 442,010.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,010.35/786.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.33

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