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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.34, 1,179.29 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.34, 1,179.29 and 375.36 is: 562.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.34 : 1,179.29 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.34/1,179.29 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.34x = 1,179.29 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.34x = 442,658.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,658.29/786.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.94

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