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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.26, 1,174.31 and 372.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.26, 1,174.31 and 372.15 is: 557.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.26 : 1,174.31 = 372.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.26/1,174.31 = 372.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.26x = 1,174.31 × 372.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.26x = 437,019.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,019.47/783.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.95

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