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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.60, 1,174.10 and 372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.60, 1,174.10 and 372.04 is: 558.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.60 : 1,174.10 = 372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.60/1,174.10 = 372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.60x = 1,174.10 × 372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.60x = 436,807.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,807.37/782.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.15

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