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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.66, 1,173.76 and 371.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.66, 1,173.76 and 371.69 is: 557.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.66 : 1,173.76 = 371.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.66/1,173.76 = 371.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.66x = 1,173.76 × 371.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.66x = 436,272.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,272.46/782.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.42

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