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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.32, 1,179.81 and 375.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.32, 1,179.81 and 375.41 is: 563.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.32 : 1,179.81 = 375.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.32/1,179.81 = 375.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.32x = 1,179.81 × 375.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.32x = 442,906.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,906.57/786.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.27

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