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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.21, 1,177.52 and 375.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.21, 1,177.52 and 375.63 is: 562.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.21 : 1,177.52 = 375.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.21/1,177.52 = 375.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.21x = 1,177.52 × 375.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.21x = 442,312.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,312.90/786.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.59

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