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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.99, 1,173.75 and 371.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.99, 1,173.75 and 371.41 is: 557.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.99 : 1,173.75 = 371.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.99/1,173.75 = 371.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.99x = 1,173.75 × 371.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.99x = 435,942.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,942.49/781.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.48

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