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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.51, 1,179.73 and 375.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.51, 1,179.73 and 375.93 is: 563.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.51 : 1,179.73 = 375.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.51/1,179.73 = 375.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.51x = 1,179.73 × 375.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.51x = 443,495.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,495.90/786.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.88

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