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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.69, 1,178.48 and 369.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.69, 1,178.48 and 369.65 is: 553.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.69 : 1,178.48 = 369.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.69/1,178.48 = 369.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.69x = 1,178.48 × 369.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.69x = 435,617.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,617.39/786.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.73

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