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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.34, 1,175.34 and 373.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.34, 1,175.34 and 373.30 is: 560.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.34 : 1,175.34 = 373.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.34/1,175.34 = 373.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.34x = 1,175.34 × 373.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.34x = 438,754.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,754.42/783.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.11

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