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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.49, 1,174.50 and 371.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.49, 1,174.50 and 371.91 is: 558.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.49 : 1,174.50 = 371.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.49/1,174.50 = 371.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.49x = 1,174.50 × 371.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.49x = 436,808.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,808.30/782.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.23

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