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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.53, 1,173.69 and 371.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.53, 1,173.69 and 371.42 is: 556.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.53 : 1,173.69 = 371.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.53/1,173.69 = 371.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.53x = 1,173.69 × 371.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.53x = 435,926.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,926.07/783.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.37

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