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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.51, 1,175.23 and 372.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.51, 1,175.23 and 372.94 is: 559.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.51 : 1,175.23 = 372.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.51/1,175.23 = 372.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.51x = 1,175.23 × 372.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.51x = 438,284.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,284.40/783.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.39

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