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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.61, 1,173.90 and 371.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.61, 1,173.90 and 371.94 is: 557.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.61 : 1,173.90 = 371.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.61/1,173.90 = 371.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.61x = 1,173.90 × 371.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.61x = 436,620.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,620.37/782.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.90

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