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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.80, 1,179.48 and 376.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.80, 1,179.48 and 376.13 is: 563.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.80 : 1,179.48 = 376.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.80/1,179.48 = 376.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.80x = 1,179.48 × 376.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.80x = 443,637.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,637.81/786.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.85

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