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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.34, 1,173.11 and 365.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.34, 1,173.11 and 365.81 is: 548.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.34 : 1,173.11 = 365.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.34/1,173.11 = 365.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.34x = 1,173.11 × 365.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.34x = 429,127.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,127.67/782.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.52

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