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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.38, 1,175.09 and 372.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.38, 1,175.09 and 372.56 is: 558.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.38 : 1,175.09 = 372.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.38/1,175.09 = 372.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.38x = 1,175.09 × 372.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.38x = 437,791.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,791.53/783.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.85

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