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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.69, 1,178.41 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.69, 1,178.41 and 374.58 is: 561.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.69 : 1,178.41 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.69/1,178.41 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.69x = 1,178.41 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.69x = 441,408.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,408.82/786.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.10

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