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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.56, 1,173.49 and 372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.56, 1,173.49 and 372.20 is: 558.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.56 : 1,173.49 = 372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.56/1,173.49 = 372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.56x = 1,173.49 × 372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.56x = 436,766.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,766.18/782.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.12

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