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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.46, 1,172.76 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.46, 1,172.76 and 370.72 is: 556.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.46 : 1,172.76 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.46/1,172.76 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.46x = 1,172.76 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.46x = 434,765.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,765.59/781.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.35

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