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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.99, 1,172.81 and 371.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.99, 1,172.81 and 371.51 is: 556.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.99 : 1,172.81 = 371.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.99/1,172.81 = 371.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.99x = 1,172.81 × 371.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.99x = 435,710.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,710.64/782.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.47

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