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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.85, 1,179.44 and 375.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.85, 1,179.44 and 375.42 is: 562.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.85 : 1,179.44 = 375.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.85/1,179.44 = 375.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.85x = 1,179.44 × 375.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.85x = 442,783.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,783.49/786.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.73

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