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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783, 1,173.70 and 372.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783, 1,173.70 and 372.18 is: 557.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783 : 1,173.70 = 372.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783/1,173.70 = 372.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783x = 1,173.70 × 372.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783x = 436,827.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,827.67/783
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.89

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