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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.17, 1,178.96 and 375.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.17, 1,178.96 and 375.10 is: 562.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.17 : 1,178.96 = 375.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.17/1,178.96 = 375.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.17x = 1,178.96 × 375.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.17x = 442,223.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,223.07/786.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.50

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