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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.92, 1,172.82 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.92, 1,172.82 and 370.44 is: 555.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.92 : 1,172.82 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.92/1,172.82 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.92x = 1,172.82 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.92x = 434,459.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,459.44/781.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.63

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