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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.67, 1,174.35 and 372.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.67, 1,174.35 and 372.11 is: 558.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.67 : 1,174.35 = 372.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.67/1,174.35 = 372.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.67x = 1,174.35 × 372.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.67x = 436,981.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,981.51/782.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.32

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