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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.49, 1,173 and 370.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.49, 1,173 and 370.91 is: 556.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.49 : 1,173 = 370.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.49/1,173 = 370.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.49x = 1,173 × 370.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.49x = 435,071.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,071.57/781.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.72

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