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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.36, 1,178.64 and 374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.36, 1,178.64 and 374.92 is: 561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.36 : 1,178.64 = 374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.36/1,178.64 = 374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.36x = 1,178.64 × 374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.36x = 441,895.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,895.71/786.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.95

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