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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.18, 1,177.68 and 374.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.18, 1,177.68 and 374.07 is: 560.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.18 : 1,177.68 = 374.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.18/1,177.68 = 374.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.18x = 1,177.68 × 374.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.18x = 440,534.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,534.76/786.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.35

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