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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.31, 1,173.95 and 372.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.31, 1,173.95 and 372.57 is: 558.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.31 : 1,173.95 = 372.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.31/1,173.95 = 372.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.31x = 1,173.95 × 372.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.31x = 437,378.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,378.55/783.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.37

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