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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.62, 1,172.07 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.62, 1,172.07 and 370.50 is: 555.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.62 : 1,172.07 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.62/1,172.07 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.62x = 1,172.07 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.62x = 434,251.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,251.94/781.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.58

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