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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.15, 1,173.26 and 371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.15, 1,173.26 and 371.08 is: 556.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.15 : 1,173.26 = 371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.15/1,173.26 = 371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.15x = 1,173.26 × 371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.15x = 435,371.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,371.32/782.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.63

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