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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.53, 1,179.29 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.53, 1,179.29 and 375.66 is: 563.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.53 : 1,179.29 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.53/1,179.29 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.53x = 1,179.29 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.53x = 443,013.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,013.02/786.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.25

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