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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.82, 1,179.39 and 375.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.82, 1,179.39 and 375.09 is: 562.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.82 : 1,179.39 = 375.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.82/1,179.39 = 375.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.82x = 1,179.39 × 375.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.82x = 442,377.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,377.40/786.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.23

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