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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.47, 1,179.90 and 375.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.47, 1,179.90 and 375.39 is: 563.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.47 : 1,179.90 = 375.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.47/1,179.90 = 375.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.47x = 1,179.90 × 375.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.47x = 442,922.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,922.66/786.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.18

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