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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.19, 1,174.98 and 372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.19, 1,174.98 and 372.32 is: 558.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.19 : 1,174.98 = 372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.19/1,174.98 = 372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.19x = 1,174.98 × 372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.19x = 437,462.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,462.68/783.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.57

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