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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.16, 1,177.45 and 375.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.16, 1,177.45 and 375.59 is: 562.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.16 : 1,177.45 = 375.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.16/1,177.45 = 375.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.16x = 1,177.45 × 375.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.16x = 442,236.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,236.57/786.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.53

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