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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.63, 1,173.52 and 371.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.63, 1,173.52 and 371.86 is: 557.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.63 : 1,173.52 = 371.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.63/1,173.52 = 371.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.63x = 1,173.52 × 371.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.63x = 436,382.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,382.68/782.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.59

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