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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.37, 1,179.90 and 375.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.37, 1,179.90 and 375.51 is: 563.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.37 : 1,179.90 = 375.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.37/1,179.90 = 375.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.37x = 1,179.90 × 375.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.37x = 443,064.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,064.25/786.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.43

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