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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.30, 1,178.73 and 375.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.30, 1,178.73 and 375.63 is: 563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.30 : 1,178.73 = 375.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.30/1,178.73 = 375.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.30x = 1,178.73 × 375.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.30x = 442,766.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,766.35/786.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.10

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