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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.46, 1,174.37 and 371.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.46, 1,174.37 and 371.39 is: 557.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.46 : 1,174.37 = 371.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.46/1,174.37 = 371.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.46x = 1,174.37 × 371.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.46x = 436,141.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,141.55/782.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.40

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