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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.01, 1,172.94 and 372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.01, 1,172.94 and 372.54 is: 558.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.01 : 1,172.94 = 372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.01/1,172.94 = 372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.01x = 1,172.94 × 372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.01x = 436,967.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,967.07/783.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.06

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