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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.71, 1,178.27 and 376.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.71, 1,178.27 and 376.14 is: 563.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.71 : 1,178.27 = 376.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.71/1,178.27 = 376.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.71x = 1,178.27 × 376.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.71x = 443,186.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,186.71/786.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.34

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