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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.24, 1,178.86 and 375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.24, 1,178.86 and 375.16 is: 562.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.24 : 1,178.86 = 375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.24/1,178.86 = 375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.24x = 1,178.86 × 375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.24x = 442,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,261.12/786.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.50

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