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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.56, 1,179.96 and 375.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.56, 1,179.96 and 375.68 is: 563.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.56 : 1,179.96 = 375.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.56/1,179.96 = 375.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.56x = 1,179.96 × 375.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.56x = 443,287.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,287.37/786.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.58

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