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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.15, 1,175.12 and 372.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.15, 1,175.12 and 372.21 is: 558.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.15 : 1,175.12 = 372.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.15/1,175.12 = 372.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.15x = 1,175.12 × 372.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.15x = 437,388.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,388.64/783.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.50

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