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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.49, 1,171.56 and 370.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.49, 1,171.56 and 370.42 is: 555.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.49 : 1,171.56 = 370.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.49/1,171.56 = 370.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.49x = 1,171.56 × 370.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.49x = 433,969.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,969.26/781.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.31

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