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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.87, 1,173.54 and 371.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.87, 1,173.54 and 371.29 is: 557.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.87 : 1,173.54 = 371.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.87/1,173.54 = 371.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.87x = 1,173.54 × 371.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.87x = 435,723.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,723.67/781.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.28

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