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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.24, 1,173.19 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.24, 1,173.19 and 371.76 is: 556.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.24 : 1,173.19 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.24/1,173.19 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.24x = 1,173.19 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.24x = 436,143.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,143.26/783.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.84

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