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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.80, 1,172.12 and 370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.80, 1,172.12 and 370.96 is: 556.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.80 : 1,172.12 = 370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.80/1,172.12 = 370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.80x = 1,172.12 × 370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.80x = 434,809.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,809.64/781.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.16

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