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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.43, 1,178.62 and 369.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.43, 1,178.62 and 369.82 is: 554.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.43 : 1,178.62 = 369.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.43/1,178.62 = 369.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.43x = 1,178.62 × 369.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.43x = 435,877.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,877.25/786.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.25

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