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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.10, 1,174.65 and 371.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.10, 1,174.65 and 371.85 is: 557.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.10 : 1,174.65 = 371.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.10/1,174.65 = 371.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.10x = 1,174.65 × 371.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.10x = 436,793.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,793.60/783.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.78

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