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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.93, 1,172.80 and 370.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.93, 1,172.80 and 370.82 is: 555.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.93 : 1,172.80 = 370.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.93/1,172.80 = 370.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.93x = 1,172.80 × 370.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.93x = 434,897.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,897.70/782.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.47

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