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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.52, 1,171.68 and 370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.52, 1,171.68 and 370.88 is: 556.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.52 : 1,171.68 = 370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.52/1,171.68 = 370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.52x = 1,171.68 × 370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.52x = 434,552.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,552.68/781.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.04

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