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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.06, 1,174.24 and 372.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.06, 1,174.24 and 372.70 is: 558.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.06 : 1,174.24 = 372.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.06/1,174.24 = 372.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.06x = 1,174.24 × 372.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.06x = 437,632.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,632.45/783.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.87

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