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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.45, 1,175.32 and 373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.45, 1,175.32 and 373.04 is: 559.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.45 : 1,175.32 = 373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.45/1,175.32 = 373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.45x = 1,175.32 × 373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.45x = 438,445.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,445.85/783.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.64

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