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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.57, 1,175.21 and 372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.57, 1,175.21 and 372.90 is: 559.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.57 : 1,175.21 = 372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.57/1,175.21 = 372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.57x = 1,175.21 × 372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.57x = 438,239.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,239.75/783.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.28

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