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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.46, 1,173.39 and 371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.46, 1,173.39 and 371.28 is: 556.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.46 : 1,173.39 = 371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.46/1,173.39 = 371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.46x = 1,173.39 × 371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.46x = 435,659.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,659.25/782.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.78

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