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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.51, 1,179.54 and 374.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.51, 1,179.54 and 374.82 is: 562.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.51 : 1,179.54 = 374.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.51/1,179.54 = 374.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.51x = 1,179.54 × 374.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.51x = 442,115.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,115.18/786.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.12

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