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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.12, 1,174.67 and 372.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.12, 1,174.67 and 372.05 is: 558.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.12 : 1,174.67 = 372.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.12/1,174.67 = 372.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.12x = 1,174.67 × 372.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.12x = 437,028.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,028.24/783.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.06

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