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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.82, 1,180.23 and 375.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.82, 1,180.23 and 375.86 is: 563.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.82 : 1,180.23 = 375.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.82/1,180.23 = 375.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.82x = 1,180.23 × 375.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.82x = 443,597.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,597.21/786.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.78

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