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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.15, 1,172.96 and 371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.15, 1,172.96 and 371.48 is: 557.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.15 : 1,172.96 = 371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.15/1,172.96 = 371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.15x = 1,172.96 × 371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.15x = 435,729.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,729.32/782.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.09

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