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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.78, 1,172.57 and 370.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.78, 1,172.57 and 370.66 is: 555.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.78 : 1,172.57 = 370.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.78/1,172.57 = 370.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.78x = 1,172.57 × 370.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.78x = 434,622.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,622.21/782.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.23

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