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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.20, 1,174.56 and 371.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.20, 1,174.56 and 371.92 is: 557.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.20 : 1,174.56 = 371.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.20/1,174.56 = 371.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.20x = 1,174.56 × 371.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.20x = 436,842.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,842.36/783.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.77

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