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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.59, 1,171.70 and 370.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.59, 1,171.70 and 370.85 is: 555.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.59 : 1,171.70 = 370.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.59/1,171.70 = 370.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.59x = 1,171.70 × 370.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.59x = 434,517.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,517.23/781.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.94

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