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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.48, 1,171.71 and 370.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.48, 1,171.71 and 370.81 is: 555.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.48 : 1,171.71 = 370.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.48/1,171.71 = 370.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.48x = 1,171.71 × 370.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.48x = 434,481.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,481.79/781.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.97

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