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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.68, 1,171.86 and 370.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.68, 1,171.86 and 370.59 is: 555.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.68 : 1,171.86 = 370.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.68/1,171.86 = 370.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.68x = 1,171.86 × 370.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.68x = 434,279.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,279.60/781.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.57

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