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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.14, 1,174.14 and 372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.14, 1,174.14 and 372.04 is: 557.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.14 : 1,174.14 = 372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.14/1,174.14 = 372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.14x = 1,174.14 × 372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.14x = 436,827.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,827.05/783.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.79

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