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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.24, 1,172.92 and 371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.24, 1,172.92 and 371 is: 556.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.24 : 1,172.92 = 371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.24/1,172.92 = 371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.24x = 1,172.92 × 371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.24x = 435,153.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,153.32/782.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.29

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