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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.48, 1,172.15 and 372.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.48, 1,172.15 and 372.01 is: 557.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.48 : 1,172.15 = 372.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.48/1,172.15 = 372.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.48x = 1,172.15 × 372.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.48x = 436,049.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,049.66/782.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.27

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