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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.26, 1,172.81 and 371.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.26, 1,172.81 and 371.15 is: 556.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.26 : 1,172.81 = 371.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.26/1,172.81 = 371.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.26x = 1,172.81 × 371.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.26x = 435,287.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,287.89/782.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.45

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