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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.83, 1,173.14 and 370.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.83, 1,173.14 and 370.86 is: 556.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.83 : 1,173.14 = 370.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.83/1,173.14 = 370.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.83x = 1,173.14 × 370.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.83x = 435,068.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,068.85/781.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.47

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