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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.20, 1,178.73 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.20, 1,178.73 and 375.12 is: 562.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.20 : 1,178.73 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.20/1,178.73 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.20x = 1,178.73 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.20x = 442,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,165.20/786.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.41

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