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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.73, 1,172.52 and 372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.73, 1,172.52 and 372.26 is: 557.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.73 : 1,172.52 = 372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.73/1,172.52 = 372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.73x = 1,172.52 × 372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.73x = 436,482.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,482.30/782.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.64

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