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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.66, 1,174.14 and 372.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.66, 1,174.14 and 372.25 is: 558.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.66 : 1,174.14 = 372.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.66/1,174.14 = 372.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.66x = 1,174.14 × 372.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.66x = 437,073.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,073.62/782.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.45

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