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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.17, 1,174.51 and 372.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.17, 1,174.51 and 372.19 is: 558.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.17 : 1,174.51 = 372.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.17/1,174.51 = 372.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.17x = 1,174.51 × 372.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.17x = 437,139.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,139.02/783.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.17

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