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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.13, 1,171.15 and 370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.13, 1,171.15 and 370.04 is: 554.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.13 : 1,171.15 = 370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.13/1,171.15 = 370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.13x = 1,171.15 × 370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.13x = 433,365.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,365.57/781.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.79

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