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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.42, 1,173.57 and 370.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.42, 1,173.57 and 370.94 is: 556.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.42 : 1,173.57 = 370.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.42/1,173.57 = 370.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.42x = 1,173.57 × 370.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.42x = 435,324.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,324.06/782.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.38

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