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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.23, 1,171.77 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.23, 1,171.77 and 371.76 is: 556.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.23 : 1,171.77 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.23/1,171.77 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.23x = 1,171.77 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.23x = 435,617.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,617.22/782.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.90

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