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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.93, 1,174.87 and 372.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.93, 1,174.87 and 372.13 is: 558.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.93 : 1,174.87 = 372.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.93/1,174.87 = 372.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.93x = 1,174.87 × 372.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.93x = 437,201.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,201.90/782.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.42

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