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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.92, 1,174.32 and 371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.92, 1,174.32 and 371.44 is: 557.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.92 : 1,174.32 = 371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.92/1,174.32 = 371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.92x = 1,174.32 × 371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.92x = 436,189.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,189.42/782.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.13

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