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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.30, 1,177.62 and 374.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.30, 1,177.62 and 374.12 is: 560.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.30 : 1,177.62 = 374.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.30/1,177.62 = 374.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.30x = 1,177.62 × 374.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.30x = 440,565.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,565.31/786.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.30

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