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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.44, 1,171.62 and 370.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.44, 1,171.62 and 370.29 is: 555.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.44 : 1,171.62 = 370.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.44/1,171.62 = 370.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.44x = 1,171.62 × 370.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.44x = 433,839.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,839.17/781.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.18

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