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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.26, 1,178.68 and 374.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.26, 1,178.68 and 374.98 is: 562.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.26 : 1,178.68 = 374.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.26/1,178.68 = 374.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.26x = 1,178.68 × 374.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.26x = 441,981.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,981.43/786.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.13

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