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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.66, 1,172.64 and 371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.66, 1,172.64 and 371.25 is: 556.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.66 : 1,172.64 = 371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.66/1,172.64 = 371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.66x = 1,172.64 × 371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.66x = 435,342.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,342.60/781.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.95

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