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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.50, 1,178.06 and 375.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.50, 1,178.06 and 375.02 is: 561.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.50 : 1,178.06 = 375.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.50/1,178.06 = 375.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.50x = 1,178.06 × 375.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.50x = 441,796.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,796.06/786.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.72

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