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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.49, 1,174.41 and 372.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.49, 1,174.41 and 372.43 is: 558.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.49 : 1,174.41 = 372.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.49/1,174.41 = 372.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.49x = 1,174.41 × 372.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.49x = 437,385.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,385.52/783.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.25

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