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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.82, 1,171.94 and 371.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.82, 1,171.94 and 371.32 is: 556.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.82 : 1,171.94 = 371.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.82/1,171.94 = 371.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.82x = 1,171.94 × 371.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.82x = 435,164.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,164.76/781.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.60

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